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  <title>Open Congress : News Articles for H.R.3590 Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act</title>
  <link href="http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h3590/atom_news" rel="self"/>
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  <updated>2011-01-03T19:00:00Z</updated>
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    <name>opencongress.org</name>
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  <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007:/bill/news/59951</id>
  <entry>
    <title>Reminder regarding the Health Reform Bill&amp;#39;s changes to the timely submission ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.lexology.com/library/detail.aspx?g=f776d2a6-068b-4792-a33d-dcd1f5808219" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2011-01-03:/commentary/10330984</id>
    <updated>2011-01-03T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Lexology (registration)</name>
    </author>
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 Section &#167;6404 of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act of 2010, HR 3590 (the &amp;quot;Health Reform Bill&amp;quot;) changes the long-standing ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.lexology.com/library/detail.aspx?g=f776d2a6-068b-4792-a33d-dcd1f5808219&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>HCR and equal protection of the laws</title>
    <link href="http://www.examiner.com/essex-county-conservative-in-newark/hcr-and-equal-protection-of-the-laws" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2011-01-01:/commentary/10310339</id>
    <updated>2011-01-01T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Examiner.com</name>
    </author>
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 Sebelius et al., say that the bill labeled &amp;quot;HR 3590&amp;quot; contains provisions that violate Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the title dealing with ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.examiner.com/essex-county-conservative-in-newark/hcr-and-equal-protection-of-the-laws&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>HCR bill attempts to limit judicial review</title>
    <link href="http://www.examiner.com/essex-county-conservative-in-newark/hcr-bill-attempts-to-limit-judicial-review" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-12-31:/commentary/10297374</id>
    <updated>2010-12-31T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Examiner.com</name>
    </author>
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 call attention to several provisions in HR 3590, the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, most of which contain this rather curious language: There ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.examiner.com/essex-county-conservative-in-newark/hcr-bill-attempts-to-limit-judicial-review&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>DOJ moves to stay pro se lawsuit in NJ</title>
    <link href="http://www.examiner.com/essex-county-conservative-in-newark/doj-moves-to-stay-pro-se-lawsuit-nj" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-12-30:/commentary/10281074</id>
    <updated>2010-12-30T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Examiner.com</name>
    </author>
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 The memorandum still does not address any of the 15 counts that Purpura and Laster have alleged against the constitutionality of HR 3590, the Patient ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.examiner.com/essex-county-conservative-in-newark/doj-moves-to-stay-pro-se-lawsuit-nj&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Employee Benefits Administrator, Medcom, Launches Premier MERP Plan to Fill ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.redorbit.com/news/business/1972331/employee_benefits_administrator_medcom_launches_premier_merp_plan_to_fill/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-12-30:/commentary/10281047</id>
    <updated>2010-12-30T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>RedOrbit</name>
    </author>
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 ... Reimbursement Plan (MERP) as a result of the recently passed Health Care Reform bill (Patient Protection and Affordable Health Act- PPACA HR 3590). ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.redorbit.com/news/business/1972331/employee_benefits_administrator_medcom_launches_premier_merp_plan_to_fill/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Employee Benefits Administrator, Medcom, Launches Premier MERP Plan to Fill ...</title>
    <link href="http://insurancenewsnet.com/article.aspx?id=241245" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-12-27:/commentary/10240350</id>
    <updated>2010-12-27T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Insurance News Net (press release)</name>
    </author>
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 ... Reimbursement Plan (MERP) as a result of the recently passed Health Care Reform bill (Patient Protection and Affordable Health Act- PPACA HR 3590). ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://insurancenewsnet.com/article.aspx?id=241245&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.opednews.com/articles/The-Founding-Fathers-on-th-by-Michael-Chamberlin-101228-278.html?show=votes" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-12-27:/commentary/10240349</id>
    <updated>2010-12-27T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>OpEdNews</name>
    </author>
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 ... the author) Page 1 of 1 page(s) Incoming House Majority Leader, Eric Cantor, wants the &amp;quot;Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act&amp;quot; (HR 3590) repealed. ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.opednews.com/articles/The-Founding-Fathers-on-th-by-Michael-Chamberlin-101228-278.html?show=votes&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Summary judgment hearing delayed in NJ HCR lawsuit</title>
    <link href="http://www.examiner.com/essex-county-conservative-in-newark/summary-judgment-hearing-delayed-nj-hcr-lawsuit" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-12-22:/commentary/10184934</id>
    <updated>2010-12-22T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Examiner.com</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 HR 3590 does not have a severability clause.) A note accompanying the release raised an alarm about possible &amp;quot;stalling&amp;quot; tactics by the government: Even if ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.examiner.com/essex-county-conservative-in-newark/summary-judgment-hearing-delayed-nj-hcr-lawsuit&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>NJ anti-HCR plaintiffs to get summary judgment hearing</title>
    <link href="http://www.examiner.com/essex-county-conservative-in-newark/nj-anti-hcr-plaintiffs-to-get-summary-judgment-hearing" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-12-19:/commentary/10137813</id>
    <updated>2010-12-19T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Examiner.com</name>
    </author>
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 Sibelius et al., seeking declaratory and injunctive relief and alleging 15 separate reasons why the healthcare-reform law, HR 3590, is unconstitutional. ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.examiner.com/essex-county-conservative-in-newark/nj-anti-hcr-plaintiffs-to-get-summary-judgment-hearing&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Put Virginia&amp;#39;s health care suit on the fast track</title>
    <link href="http://www2.newsadvance.com/news/2010/dec/19/put-virginias-health-care-suit-fast-track-ar-727080/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-12-19:/commentary/10137812</id>
    <updated>2010-12-19T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Lynchburg News and Advance</name>
    </author>
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 By The News &amp;amp; Advance Before the ink of President Barack Obama&amp;#39;s signature on HR 3590 was dry,Virginia Attorney Ken Cuccinelli had filed a lawsuit ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www2.newsadvance.com/news/2010/dec/19/put-virginias-health-care-suit-fast-track-ar-727080/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>NJ Senate to vote on ObamaCare implementation Monday</title>
    <link href="http://www.examiner.com/essex-county-conservative-in-newark/nj-senate-to-vote-on-obamacare-implementation-monday" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-12-17:/commentary/10126960</id>
    <updated>2010-12-17T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Examiner.com</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 The New Jersey Senate has scheduled a vote on the creation of a State council to implement the massive healthcare-reform law (HR 3590), this although one ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.examiner.com/essex-county-conservative-in-newark/nj-senate-to-vote-on-obamacare-implementation-monday&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Are We Feeling Better Yet?</title>
    <link href="http://www.americanthinker.com/2010/12/are_we_feeling_better_yet.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-12-14:/commentary/10100067</id>
    <updated>2010-12-14T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>American Thinker</name>
    </author>
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 No one is hiring additional workers due to the financial penalties (one mustn&amp;#39;t call them taxes) imposed by HR 3590 (ObamaCare). ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.americanthinker.com/2010/12/are_we_feeling_better_yet.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Health Care Reform Administration Simplification Rules Could Lessen FPs ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.aafp.org/online/en/home/publications/news/news-now/practice-management/20101215hcreformadminsimp.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-12-14:/commentary/10070435</id>
    <updated>2010-12-14T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>AAFP News Now</name>
    </author>
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 ... type &amp;quot;HR 3590&amp;quot; in the search field after selecting &amp;quot;Bill Number&amp;quot;), leading one analyst to label the legislation as a &amp;quot;wish list&amp;quot; for physician offices. ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.aafp.org/online/en/home/publications/news/news-now/practice-management/20101215hcreformadminsimp.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>NJ Tea Party activists rejoice over anti-HCR ruling</title>
    <link href="http://www.examiner.com/essex-county-conservative-in-newark/nj-tea-party-activists-rejoice-over-anti-hcr-ruling" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-12-13:/commentary/10060978</id>
    <updated>2010-12-13T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Examiner.com</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 The first substantive ruling that a key provision of the healthcare-reform bill (HR-3590) passed last spring is unconstitutional inspired cheers and vows to ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.examiner.com/essex-county-conservative-in-newark/nj-tea-party-activists-rejoice-over-anti-hcr-ruling&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Leo Berman&amp;#39;s HB No. 297</title>
    <link href="http://www.cbs19.tv/Global/story.asp?S=13637563" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-12-07:/commentary/10014955</id>
    <updated>2010-12-07T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>KYTX</name>
    </author>
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 (3) the assumption of power by the federal government in enacting the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (HR 3590; Pub. L. No. ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.cbs19.tv/Global/story.asp?S=13637563&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Texas Legislature May Criminalize ObamaCare</title>
    <link href="http://www.thenewamerican.com/index.php/usnews/health-care/5419-texas-legislature-may-criminalize-obamacare" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-12-06:/commentary/10001786</id>
    <updated>2010-12-06T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>The New American</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 ... healthcare as follows: the assumption of power by the federal government in enacting the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (HR 3590; Pub. ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.thenewamerican.com/index.php/usnews/health-care/5419-texas-legislature-may-criminalize-obamacare&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>GOP needs to remember winds can change</title>
    <link href="http://thetandd.com/news/opinion/mailbag/article_f5ea283a-0030-11e0-b635-001cc4c002e0.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-12-05:/commentary/10126961</id>
    <updated>2010-12-05T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>The Tand D.com</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 Secondly, most of the people in the nation do not feel that the demolition of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (HR 3590) is the most pressing ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://thetandd.com/news/opinion/mailbag/article_f5ea283a-0030-11e0-b635-001cc4c002e0.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>GOP needs to remember winds can change</title>
    <link href="http://www.thetandd.com/news/opinion/mailbag/article_f5ea283a-0030-11e0-b635-001cc4c002e0.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-12-05:/commentary/9986093</id>
    <updated>2010-12-05T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>The Times and Democrat</name>
    </author>
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 Secondly, most of the people in the nation do not feel that the demolition of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (HR 3590) is the most pressing ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.thetandd.com/news/opinion/mailbag/article_f5ea283a-0030-11e0-b635-001cc4c002e0.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.highlighthealth.com/highlight-health/grand-rounds-the-impact-of-healthcare-reform/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-12-04:/commentary/10030081</id>
    <updated>2010-12-04T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Weasel Zippers</name>
    </author>
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 It explains that the &#8220;assumption of power by the federal government in enacting the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (HR 3590; Pub. L. No. ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.highlighthealth.com/highlight-health/grand-rounds-the-impact-of-healthcare-reform/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Proposal defines demanding compliance as felony with penalty of 5 years, $5000</title>
    <link href="http://www.wnd.com/index.php?fa=PAGE.view&amp;amp;pageId=235757" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-12-03:/commentary/9966947</id>
    <updated>2010-12-03T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>WND.com</name>
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 It explains that the &amp;quot;assumption of power by the federal government in enacting the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (HR 3590; Pub. L. No. ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.wnd.com/index.php?fa=PAGE.view&amp;amp;pageId=235757&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>CMS Issues Final Rule on Changes to Stark In-Office Ancillary Services Exception</title>
    <link href="http://www.mondaq.com/article.asp?articleid=117078" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-12-02:/commentary/9966950</id>
    <updated>2010-12-02T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Mondaq News Alerts (registration)</name>
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 Section 6003 of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, Public Law 111-148 (HR 3590) (PPACA) made a change to the &amp;quot;in-office ancillary services&amp;quot; ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.mondaq.com/article.asp?articleid=117078&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Health Care Reform Law Calls for Reassigning Residency Slots to Benefit ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.aafp.org/online/en/home/publications/news/news-now/resident-student-focus/20101201hcreform-gmeredistrib.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-11-30:/commentary/9966949</id>
    <updated>2010-11-30T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>AAFP News Now</name>
    </author>
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 According to Section 5503 of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (at the THOMAS website, type &amp;quot;HR 3590&amp;quot; in the search field after selecting &amp;quot;Bill ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.aafp.org/online/en/home/publications/news/news-now/resident-student-focus/20101201hcreform-gmeredistrib.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Government health care coming home to roost</title>
    <link href="http://www.mlive.com/opinion/flint/index.ssf/2010/12/government_health_care_coming.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-11-30:/commentary/9966948</id>
    <updated>2010-11-30T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>The Flint Journal - MLive.com</name>
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 ... and our new government health plan begins kicking in, my employer just notified us that our flex spending account (FSA) has been changed per HR 3590. ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.mlive.com/opinion/flint/index.ssf/2010/12/government_health_care_coming.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Fox hosts anti-immigrant leader to launch baseless attacks on DREAM Act</title>
    <link href="http://mediamatters.org/research/201011300029" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-11-29:/commentary/9966951</id>
    <updated>2010-11-29T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Media Matters for America</name>
    </author>
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 The final vote on the final health care bill in the Senate, HR 3590, took place on December 24, 2009. Gheen claims that if the bill passes, &amp;quot;you can kiss ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://mediamatters.org/research/201011300029&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Physician Payment Sunshine Act</title>
    <link href="http://www.lexology.com/library/detail.aspx?g=53a275b5-a8fb-4cac-92d0-715e51c21263" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-11-23:/commentary/9856445</id>
    <updated>2010-11-23T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Lexology (registration)</name>
    </author>
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 The Patient Protection and Affordable Health Care Act (HR 3590) signed into law in March 2010 includes the Physician Payment ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.lexology.com/library/detail.aspx?g=53a275b5-a8fb-4cac-92d0-715e51c21263&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Affordable Care Act Creates Greater Health Care Role for CHCs</title>
    <link href="http://www.aafp.org/online/en/home/publications/news/news-now/government-medicine/20101117hcreformchcs.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-11-16:/commentary/9805921</id>
    <updated>2010-11-16T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>AAFP News Now</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 The additional $11 billion in funding called for in the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (at the THOMAS website, type &amp;quot;HR 3590&amp;quot; in the search ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.aafp.org/online/en/home/publications/news/news-now/government-medicine/20101117hcreformchcs.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Research and Markets: What Wellness Managers, Employers and Health Plans Need ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.bradenton.com/2010/11/16/2743065/research-and-markets-what-wellness.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-11-15:/commentary/9888274</id>
    <updated>2010-11-15T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Bradenton Herald</name>
    </author>
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 Hidden among the many provisions of HR 3590, the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act adopted by Congress, are certain provisions that focus on ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.bradenton.com/2010/11/16/2743065/research-and-markets-what-wellness.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Medcom Expands Regulatory Compliance Services</title>
    <link href="http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/g/a/2010/11/16/prweb4790724.DTL" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-11-15:/commentary/9805920</id>
    <updated>2010-11-15T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>San Francisco Chronicle (press release)</name>
    </author>
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 The recent Health Care Reform legislation (Patient Protection and Affordable Health Act-PPACA HR 3590) dramatically changed the landscape of ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/g/a/2010/11/16/prweb4790724.DTL&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Research and Markets: What Wellness Managers, Employers and Health Plans Need ...</title>
    <link href="http://insurancenewsnet.com/article.aspx?id=236323" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-11-15:/commentary/9805919</id>
    <updated>2010-11-15T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Insurance News Net (press release)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 Hidden among the many provisions of HR 3590, the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act adopted by Congress , are certain provisions that focus on ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://insurancenewsnet.com/article.aspx?id=236323&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.genengnews.com/gen-news-highlights/pozen-earns-25m-from-astrazeneca-on-u-k-marketing-and-pricing-approval-for-vimovo/81244228/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-11-11:/commentary/9718607</id>
    <updated>2010-11-11T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Trading Markets (press release)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 Today announced that it has been awarded a research and development grant totaling $1070453.32 from the US government under HR: 3590 - Patient Protection ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.genengnews.com/gen-news-highlights/pozen-earns-25m-from-astrazeneca-on-u-k-marketing-and-pricing-approval-for-vimovo/81244228/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Post Election Concerns: Health Care, Fear and Hate in Politics, and Idea of ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/5980912/post_election_concerns_health_care.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-11-09:/commentary/9686338</id>
    <updated>2010-11-09T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Associated Content</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act or HR 3590 Protects Pregnant... The new health care bill protects all Americans with special meaning to pregnant ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/5980912/post_election_concerns_health_care.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Vail Valley Voices: The upcoming struggle</title>
    <link href="http://www.vaildaily.com/article/20101110/EDITS/101119979/1021&amp;amp;ParentProfile=1065" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-11-09:/commentary/9686337</id>
    <updated>2010-11-09T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Vail Daily News</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 &#8220;I pledge to vote for all bills which seek to repeal the health care bill, HR 3590, signed into law on March 23, 2010. To that end, I do now and will in the ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.vaildaily.com/article/20101110/EDITS/101119979/1021&amp;amp;ParentProfile=1065&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>NeoGenomics receives $374479 grant under Patient Protection and Affordable ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.news-medical.net/news/20101108/NeoGenomics-receives-24374479-grant-under-Patient-Protection-and-Affordable-Care-Act.aspx" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-11-07:/commentary/9650753</id>
    <updated>2010-11-07T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>News-Medical.net</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 ... two research and development grants totaling $374479 from the US government under HR: 3590 - Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (the &amp;quot;Act&amp;quot;). ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.news-medical.net/news/20101108/NeoGenomics-receives-24374479-grant-under-Patient-Protection-and-Affordable-Care-Act.aspx&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Taxed enough already!</title>
    <link href="http://www.wnd.com/index.php?fa=PAGE.view&amp;amp;pageId=225073" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-11-07:/commentary/9647105</id>
    <updated>2010-11-07T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>WND.com</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 CBO has not completed an estimate of all of the discretionary costs that would be associated with HR 3590. (Those costs would depend on future ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.wnd.com/index.php?fa=PAGE.view&amp;amp;pageId=225073&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Don&amp;#39;t Repeal ObamaCare, &amp;#39;Fix&amp;#39; It!</title>
    <link href="http://www.americanthinker.com/blog/2010/11/dont_repeal_obamacare_fix_it.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-11-07:/commentary/9647104</id>
    <updated>2010-11-07T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>American Thinker (blog)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 The new Congress should do what the previous Congress did not do: their homework on HR 3590, what business calls its &amp;#39;due diligence. ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.americanthinker.com/blog/2010/11/dont_repeal_obamacare_fix_it.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Senesco Technologies Awarded Funding under the U.S. Patient Protection and ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.marketwatch.com/story/senesco-technologies-awarded-funding-under-the-us-patient-protection-and-affordable-care-act-2010-11-04?reflink=MW_news_stmp" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-11-03:/commentary/9601503</id>
    <updated>2010-11-03T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>MarketWatch (press release)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 ... funds from the US government under HR: 3590 - Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (the &amp;quot;Act&amp;quot;) in connection with its multiple myeloma program. ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.marketwatch.com/story/senesco-technologies-awarded-funding-under-the-us-patient-protection-and-affordable-care-act-2010-11-04?reflink=MW_news_stmp&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Under $5 Stocks on Noticeable News: AFFX, SPPI and GTXI</title>
    <link href="http://latestbusiness-news.com/under-5-stocks-on-noticeable-news-affx-sppi-and-gtxi-19945.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-11-02:/commentary/9641987</id>
    <updated>2010-11-02T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>LB News</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 The QTDP Program reportedly is a $1 Billion fund that was provisioned under HR:3590- Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act put to effect from March ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://latestbusiness-news.com/under-5-stocks-on-noticeable-news-affx-sppi-and-gtxi-19945.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Spherix subsidiary awarded $469479 grant under Patient Protection and ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.news-medical.net/news/20101104/Spherix-subsidiary-awarded-24469479-grant-under-Patient-Protection-and-Affordable-Care-Act.aspx" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-11-02:/commentary/9618429</id>
    <updated>2010-11-02T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>News-Medical.net</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 ... today announced that its subsidiary, Biospherics Incorporated, has been awarded $469479 under HR: 3590 &#8211; Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (the ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.news-medical.net/news/20101104/Spherix-subsidiary-awarded-24469479-grant-under-Patient-Protection-and-Affordable-Care-Act.aspx&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Brent Batten: Lab work yields data for politicians</title>
    <link href="http://www.naplesnews.com/news/2010/nov/03/brent-batten-lab-work-yields-data-politicians/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-11-02:/commentary/9618428</id>
    <updated>2010-11-02T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Naples Daily News</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 Of the 34 Democrats who voted against HR 3590, only 12 were re-elected Tuesday. Close to three dozen of the 219 who voted for it chose not to even run for ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.naplesnews.com/news/2010/nov/03/brent-batten-lab-work-yields-data-politicians/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>NanoViricides flu candidate shows promise. Par Pharma jumps on strong earnings</title>
    <link href="http://biomedreports.com/2010110359461/rxnews-recap-for-11-03-10.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-11-02:/commentary/9601510</id>
    <updated>2010-11-02T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>BioMedReports (subscription)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 ... today announced that its subsidiary, Biospherics Incorporated, has been awarded $469479 under HR: 3590 &#8211; Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (the ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://biomedreports.com/2010110359461/rxnews-recap-for-11-03-10.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>PCPCC Summit Focuses on PCMH as Key Piece of Health Care Reform</title>
    <link href="http://www.aafp.org/online/en/home/publications/news/news-now/professional-issues/20101103pcpccsummit.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-11-02:/commentary/9601509</id>
    <updated>2010-11-02T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>AAFP News Now</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 Lee also described some of the benefits of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (at the THOMAS website, type &amp;quot;HR 3590&amp;quot; in the search field after ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.aafp.org/online/en/home/publications/news/news-now/professional-issues/20101103pcpccsummit.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Controlling Health Care Costs by Caring for Employees in a New Way &#8212; Neovia&amp;#39;s ...</title>
    <link href="http://insurancenewsnet.com/article.aspx?id=234095" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-11-02:/commentary/9601508</id>
    <updated>2010-11-02T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Insurance News Net (press release)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 ... will educate businesses on how the changes set forth by the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (HR 3590) will affect businesses today and beyond. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://insurancenewsnet.com/article.aspx?id=234095&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>US Stocks with Interesting News to Watch: SPEX, CXM, WFR and ID</title>
    <link href="http://latestbusiness-news.com/u-s-stocks-with-interesting-news-to-watch-spex-cxm-wfr-and-id-110019.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-11-02:/commentary/9601507</id>
    <updated>2010-11-02T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>LB News</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 ... the company declared that their subsidiary Biospherics Incorporated has received a grant award amounting to $469479 under the HR: 3590 &#8211; Patient ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://latestbusiness-news.com/u-s-stocks-with-interesting-news-to-watch-spex-cxm-wfr-and-id-110019.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2010/11/04/senate-gop-leader-takes-aim-health-law/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-11-02:/commentary/9601506</id>
    <updated>2010-11-02T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Naples Daily News</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 Of the 34 Democrats who voted against HR 3590, only 12 were re-elected Tuesday. Close to three dozen of the 219 who voted for it chose not to even run for ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2010/11/04/senate-gop-leader-takes-aim-health-law/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Derma Sciences Awarded $244479 from U.S. Government under the Patient ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.marketwatch.com/story/derma-sciences-awarded-244479-from-us-government-under-the-patient-protection-and-affordable-care-act-2010-11-03?reflink=MW_news_stmp" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-11-02:/commentary/9601505</id>
    <updated>2010-11-02T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>MarketWatch (press release)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 ... grant of $244479 from the US government under HR: 3590 -- Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (the &amp;quot;Act&amp;quot;) in immediately available funds. ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.marketwatch.com/story/derma-sciences-awarded-244479-from-us-government-under-the-patient-protection-and-affordable-care-act-2010-11-03?reflink=MW_news_stmp&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>GTx Awarded $1.2 Million in Grants for Qualifying Therapeutic Discovery Projects</title>
    <link href="http://www.marketwatch.com/story/gtx-awarded-12-million-in-grants-for-qualifying-therapeutic-discovery-projects-2010-11-03?reflink=MW_news_stmp" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-11-02:/commentary/9601504</id>
    <updated>2010-11-02T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>MarketWatch (press release)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 ... a $1 billion fund established under HR: 3590 -- Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. The QTDP provides a tax credit or cash grant to companies ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.marketwatch.com/story/gtx-awarded-12-million-in-grants-for-qualifying-therapeutic-discovery-projects-2010-11-03?reflink=MW_news_stmp&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Ligand Awarded $2 Million from US Government Under the Patient Protection and ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.benzinga.com/press-releases/10/11/b569927/ligand-awarded-2-million-from-u-s-government-under-the-patient-protecti" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-11-01:/commentary/9718608</id>
    <updated>2010-11-01T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Benzinga</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 ... has been awarded $1955834 in immediately available funds from the US government under HR: 3590 &#8211; Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (the &#8220;Act&#8221;). ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.benzinga.com/press-releases/10/11/b569927/ligand-awarded-2-million-from-u-s-government-under-the-patient-protecti&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Akorn up on stong earnings forecast. After the bell: Cadence gets FDA nod</title>
    <link href="http://biomedreports.com/2010110259355/rxnews-recap-for-11-02-10.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-11-01:/commentary/9579245</id>
    <updated>2010-11-01T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>BioMedReports (subscription)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 Separately, Ligand Pharmaceuticals today announced it has been awarded $1955834 in immediately available funds from the US government under HR: 3590 ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://biomedreports.com/2010110259355/rxnews-recap-for-11-02-10.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>AAFP, Other Primary Care Groups Urge Changes in Implementation of Incentive ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.aafp.org/online/en/home/publications/news/news-now/government-medicine/20101102pcipletter.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-11-01:/commentary/9579244</id>
    <updated>2010-11-01T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>AAFP News Now</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 According to the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, (at the THOMAS website, type &amp;quot;HR 3590&amp;quot; in the search field after selecting &amp;quot;Bill Number&amp;quot;) ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.aafp.org/online/en/home/publications/news/news-now/government-medicine/20101102pcipletter.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>CytRx Awarded $735000 Grant under the Qualifying Therapeutic Discovery Project ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.marketwatch.com/story/cytrx-awarded-735000-grant-under-the-qualifying-therapeutic-discovery-project-program-2010-11-02?reflink=MW_news_stmp" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-11-01:/commentary/9579243</id>
    <updated>2010-11-01T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>MarketWatch (press release)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 ... the Qualifying Therapeutic Discovery Project Program included in the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, HR 3590, signed into law in March 2010. ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.marketwatch.com/story/cytrx-awarded-735000-grant-under-the-qualifying-therapeutic-discovery-project-program-2010-11-02?reflink=MW_news_stmp&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Ligand Awarded $2 Million from U.S. Government Under the Patient Protection ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.marketwatch.com/story/ligand-awarded-2-million-from-us-government-under-the-patient-protection-and-affordable-care-act-2010-11-02?reflink=MW_news_stmp" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-11-01:/commentary/9579242</id>
    <updated>2010-11-01T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>MarketWatch (press release)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 ... been awarded $1955834 in immediately available funds from the US government under HR: 3590 -- Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (the &amp;quot;Act&amp;quot;). ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.marketwatch.com/story/ligand-awarded-2-million-from-us-government-under-the-patient-protection-and-affordable-care-act-2010-11-02?reflink=MW_news_stmp&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>RegeneRx Awarded $733438 from U.S. Government Under the Patient Protection and ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.marketwatch.com/story/regenerx-awarded-733438-from-us-government-under-the-patient-protection-and-affordable-care-act-2010-11-01?reflink=MW_news_stmp" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-10-31:/commentary/9579246</id>
    <updated>2010-10-31T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>MarketWatch (press release)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 ... today that it has been awarded $733438 under HR: 3590 -- Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (the &amp;quot;Act&amp;quot;) in immediately available funds. ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.marketwatch.com/story/regenerx-awarded-733438-from-us-government-under-the-patient-protection-and-affordable-care-act-2010-11-01?reflink=MW_news_stmp&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Is Health Care a Right or a Commodity? Implementing Mental Health Reform in a ...</title>
    <link href="http://psychservices.psychiatryonline.org/cgi/content/full/61/11/1144" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-10-31:/commentary/9565700</id>
    <updated>2010-10-31T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Psychiatric Services (subscription)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 On March 23, 2010, President Barack Obama signed into law HR 3590, better known as the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA), to enact health ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://psychservices.psychiatryonline.org/cgi/content/full/61/11/1144&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>RegeneRx Receives Non-compliance Notice from NYSE Amex; Intends to Request Hearing</title>
    <link href="http://www.marketwatch.com/story/regenerx-receives-non-compliance-notice-from-nyse-amex-intends-to-request-hearing-2010-11-01?reflink=MW_news_stmp" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-10-31:/commentary/9565698</id>
    <updated>2010-10-31T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>MarketWatch (press release)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 The Company was awarded $733438 under HR: 3590 -- Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act for development of these three formulations discussed above. ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.marketwatch.com/story/regenerx-receives-non-compliance-notice-from-nyse-amex-intends-to-request-hearing-2010-11-01?reflink=MW_news_stmp&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>MORRIS: Take the pledge, or walk the plank</title>
    <link href="http://www.nctimes.com/news/opinion/columnists/morris/article_c94336d3-cbf7-5ca9-8cd7-61e27ec35244.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-10-30:/commentary/9555229</id>
    <updated>2010-10-30T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>North County Times</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 &amp;quot;I pledge to vote for all bills which seek to REPEAL the health care bill, HR 3590, signed into law on March 23, 2010. &amp;quot;To that end, I do now and will in ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.nctimes.com/news/opinion/columnists/morris/article_c94336d3-cbf7-5ca9-8cd7-61e27ec35244.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>NJ anti-HCR plaintiffs demand that judge recuse self from case</title>
    <link href="http://www.examiner.com/essex-county-conservative-in-newark/nj-anti-hcr-plaintiffs-demand-that-judge-recuse-self-from-case" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-10-30:/commentary/9555228</id>
    <updated>2010-10-30T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Examiner.com</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 ... denied a motion for a Temporary Restraining Order (TRO) to stop implementation of the law (HR 3590, the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act). ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.examiner.com/essex-county-conservative-in-newark/nj-anti-hcr-plaintiffs-demand-that-judge-recuse-self-from-case&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Tom Perriello says Robert Hurt wants to reopen Medicare &amp;quot;doughnut hole&amp;quot; in ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.politifact.com/virginia/statements/2010/oct/29/tom-perriello/tom-perriello-says-robert-hurt-wants-reopen-medic/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-10-28:/commentary/9555230</id>
    <updated>2010-10-28T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>PolitiFact</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 You might not get that from the ad, unless you caught the fine print in the ad that sourced HR 3590. Of course, you&amp;#39;d also have to know that HR 3590 is the ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.politifact.com/virginia/statements/2010/oct/29/tom-perriello/tom-perriello-says-robert-hurt-wants-reopen-medic/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Roll Call Report: How your Congressman voted on top issues</title>
    <link href="http://www.pioneerlocal.com/riverforest/news/2842908,pioneer-press-rollcallvotes-102810-s1.article" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-10-27:/commentary/9686339</id>
    <updated>2010-10-27T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>River Forest Leaves</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 A yes vote was to pass the bill (HR 3590) over unanimous Republican opposition. 2. Health-Insurance Mandate: Members on June 15 refused, 187-230, ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.pioneerlocal.com/riverforest/news/2842908,pioneer-press-rollcallvotes-102810-s1.article&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Can the GOP Undo ObamaCare?</title>
    <link href="http://frontpagemag.com/2010/10/29/can-the-gop-undo-obamacare/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-10-27:/commentary/9622993</id>
    <updated>2010-10-27T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>FrontPage Magazine</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 &#8220;I pledge to vote for all bills which seek to REPEAL the health care bill, HR 3590, signed into law on March 23, 2010. &#8220;To that end, I do now and will in ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://frontpagemag.com/2010/10/29/can-the-gop-undo-obamacare/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Take the pledge or walk the plank</title>
    <link href="http://www.kiowacountysignal.com/opinions/x2115300271/Take-the-pledge-or-walk-the-plank" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-10-27:/commentary/9565699</id>
    <updated>2010-10-27T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Kiowa County Signal</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 I pledge to vote for all bills which seek to REPEAL the healthcare bill, HR 3590, signed into law on March 23, 2010. To that end, I do now and will in the ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.kiowacountysignal.com/opinions/x2115300271/Take-the-pledge-or-walk-the-plank&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Pallone drops HCR mention from campaign site</title>
    <link href="http://www.examiner.com/essex-county-elections-2010-in-newark/pallone-drops-hcr-mention-from-campaign-site" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-10-26:/commentary/9516016</id>
    <updated>2010-10-26T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Examiner.com</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 HR-3590, the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. cut[s] Medicare by $500 billion, reduce[s] patient choice, put[s] government bureaucrats between ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.examiner.com/essex-county-elections-2010-in-newark/pallone-drops-hcr-mention-from-campaign-site&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://townhall.com/columnists/DickMorrisandEileenMcGann/2010/10/26/take_the_pledge,_or_walk_the_plank" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-10-25:/commentary/9493507</id>
    <updated>2010-10-25T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Town Hall</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 &amp;quot;I pledge to vote for all bills which seek to REPEAL the health care bill, HR 3590, signed into law on March 23, 2010. &amp;quot;To that end, I do now and will in ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://townhall.com/columnists/DickMorrisandEileenMcGann/2010/10/26/take_the_pledge,_or_walk_the_plank&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Sestak Voted Against Amendment to Prevent Federal Funding of Abortion -- But ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.christiannewswire.com/news/8914615312.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-10-24:/commentary/9490093</id>
    <updated>2010-10-24T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Christian News Wire (press release)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 Bart Stupak refused to support HR 3590 for months because of its pro-abortion provisions, as they insisted that the Stupak-Pitts language must be restored ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.christiannewswire.com/news/8914615312.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Political Polygraph: Republican Senatorial Committee television ad</title>
    <link href="http://www.denverpost.com/election2010/ci_16418567" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-10-23:/commentary/9480471</id>
    <updated>2010-10-23T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Denver Post</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 Bennet sponsored an amendment (Senate Amendment 2826 to HR 3590, the health care reform act as it was passed in the House of Representatives and sent on to ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.denverpost.com/election2010/ci_16418567&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Reader&amp;#39;s view: Oberstar didn&amp;#39;t do what he said he would</title>
    <link href="http://www.duluthnewstribune.com/event/article/id/182008/group/Opinion/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-10-21:/commentary/9480470</id>
    <updated>2010-10-21T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Duluth News Tribune</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 Several sources report that Oberstar voted in favor of HR 3590. Several sources report that HR 3590 may permit federal funding of abortion. ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.duluthnewstribune.com/event/article/id/182008/group/Opinion/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Printed letters, Oct. 20, 2010</title>
    <link href="http://www.gjsentinel.com/opinion/articles/printed_letters_oct_20_2010/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-10-18:/commentary/9480474</id>
    <updated>2010-10-18T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Grand Junction Sentinel</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 The constitutional questions of HR 3590 will be decided by the Supreme Court. Colorado, along with other states like Missouri, should have their opinions ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.gjsentinel.com/opinion/articles/printed_letters_oct_20_2010/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Anna Little hits HCR issue in advance of second debate</title>
    <link href="http://www.examiner.com/essex-county-elections-2010-in-newark/anna-little-hits-hcr-issue-advance-of-second-debate" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-10-18:/commentary/9480473</id>
    <updated>2010-10-18T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Examiner.com</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 ... are not only inevitable but are the deliberately sought-after result of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (HR 3590). ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.examiner.com/essex-county-elections-2010-in-newark/anna-little-hits-hcr-issue-advance-of-second-debate&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>How Rep. Herseth Sandlin Scored on the Issues</title>
    <link href="http://www.dakotavoice.com/2010/10/how-rep-herseth-sandlin-scored-on-the-issues/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-10-18:/commentary/9480472</id>
    <updated>2010-10-18T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Dakota Voice</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 1203) governed House debate on the Senate health care bill, the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (HR 3590), and the Reconciliation Act of 2010 (HR ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.dakotavoice.com/2010/10/how-rep-herseth-sandlin-scored-on-the-issues/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Two NJ HCR plaintiffs say Florida judge helped them</title>
    <link href="http://www.examiner.com/essex-county-conservative-in-newark/two-nj-hcr-plaintiffs-say-florida-judge-helped-them" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-10-17:/commentary/9378860</id>
    <updated>2010-10-17T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Examiner.com</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 alleging that HR 3590, the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, violates the Constitution in fifteen different ways. Last night, Laster, in an e-mail ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.examiner.com/essex-county-conservative-in-newark/two-nj-hcr-plaintiffs-say-florida-judge-helped-them&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>E-mail letters, Oct. 16, 2010</title>
    <link href="http://www.gjsentinel.com/opinion/articles/e-mail-letters-oct.-16-2010" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-10-15:/commentary/9366299</id>
    <updated>2010-10-15T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Grand Junction Sentinel</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 The constitutional questions of HR 3590 will be decided by the Supreme Court. Colorado, along with other states like Missouri, should have their opinions ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.gjsentinel.com/opinion/articles/e-mail-letters-oct.-16-2010&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Project Vote Smart looks at Rehberg&amp;#39;s key votes over past 3 years</title>
    <link href="http://missoulian.com/article_da86edea-d99c-11df-a9eb-001cc4c03286.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-10-15:/commentary/9366298</id>
    <updated>2010-10-15T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>The Missoulian</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 HR 3590. A vote to concur with Senate amendments and pass a bill that establishes a Health Insurance Exchange Program, requires individuals to purchase ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://missoulian.com/article_da86edea-d99c-11df-a9eb-001cc4c03286.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.kansascity.com/2010/10/13/2309302/ncpdp-recommended-by-ncvhs-as.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-10-13:/commentary/9360655</id>
    <updated>2010-10-13T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Kansas City Star</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 ... to be formally named as an operating rules entity for retail pharmacy-related eligibility transactions, fulfilling the criteria established in HR 3590. ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.kansascity.com/2010/10/13/2309302/ncpdp-recommended-by-ncvhs-as.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Grassroots Activists Gear Up Campaign to Repeal Obamacare</title>
    <link href="http://www.newsmax.com/Headline/healthcare-repeal-defund-campaign/2010/10/13/id/373616" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-10-12:/commentary/9360657</id>
    <updated>2010-10-12T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>NewsMax.com</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 Vote for any legislation that seeks to repeal the healthcare bill, HR 3590. Vote for all discharge petitions that would bring repeal measures to the floor ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.newsmax.com/Headline/healthcare-repeal-defund-campaign/2010/10/13/id/373616&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Brad Ellsworth vs. Dan Coats</title>
    <link href="http://www.examiner.com/tea-party-in-indianapolis/brad-ellsworth-vs-dan-coats" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-10-12:/commentary/9360656</id>
    <updated>2010-10-12T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Examiner.com</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 ... with an 88.2% voting record with the President on issues ranging from the illegal Health Care Bills (HR 3590 &amp;amp; HR 4872) to the stimulus package and the ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.examiner.com/tea-party-in-indianapolis/brad-ellsworth-vs-dan-coats&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Pledge Drive</title>
    <link href="http://www.nationalreview.com/articles/249426/pledge-drive-ramesh-ponnuru" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-10-11:/commentary/9360658</id>
    <updated>2010-10-11T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>National Review Online</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 ... of Congress reads as follows: I pledge to vote for all bills which seek to REPEAL the health care bill, HR 3590, signed into law on March 23, 2010. ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.nationalreview.com/articles/249426/pledge-drive-ramesh-ponnuru&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>South Dakota Issues Solicitation for Health Insurance Exchange Research</title>
    <link href="http://insurancenewsnet.com/article.aspx?id=229683" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-10-11:/commentary/9331152</id>
    <updated>2010-10-11T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Insurance News Net (press release)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 ... the Small Business Health Options Program here to fore known as &amp;quot;exchange&amp;quot; as required by HR 3590 Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA). ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://insurancenewsnet.com/article.aspx?id=229683&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Michigan anti-HCR plaintiffs had weak argument, say NJ plaintiffs</title>
    <link href="http://www.examiner.com/essex-county-conservative-in-newark/michigan-anti-hcr-plaintiffs-had-weak-argument-say-nj-plaintiffs" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-10-10:/commentary/9326580</id>
    <updated>2010-10-10T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Examiner.com</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 Obama) that the key element in the healthcare-reform law (HR 3590, the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act) did pass constitutional muster, ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.examiner.com/essex-county-conservative-in-newark/michigan-anti-hcr-plaintiffs-had-weak-argument-say-nj-plaintiffs&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>For Roland Straten, it&amp;#39;s all about freedom</title>
    <link href="http://www.examiner.com/essex-county-elections-2010-in-newark/for-roland-straten-it-s-all-about-freedom" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-10-09:/commentary/9320071</id>
    <updated>2010-10-09T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Examiner.com</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 Health care: Straten recently signed a pledge to repeal HR 3590, the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. It interferes with private choices, ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.examiner.com/essex-county-elections-2010-in-newark/for-roland-straten-it-s-all-about-freedom&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Fact Check: New Phil Hare Ad Factually Bankrupt</title>
    <link href="http://www.chicagonow.com/blogs/publius-forum/2010/10/fact-check-new-phil-hare-ad-factually-bankrupt.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-10-06:/commentary/9296790</id>
    <updated>2010-10-06T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>ChicagoNow (blog)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 Hare voted for HR 3590 &amp;quot;The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act&amp;quot; which cut $500 billion from Medicare. He also voted to raid Social Security by $47 ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.chicagonow.com/blogs/publius-forum/2010/10/fact-check-new-phil-hare-ad-factually-bankrupt.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>When a House bill is not a House bill</title>
    <link href="http://www.examiner.com/essex-county-conservative-in-newark/when-a-house-bill-is-not-a-house-bill" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-10-05:/commentary/9296793</id>
    <updated>2010-10-05T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Examiner.com</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 Nick Purpura and Don Laster, two Jersey Shore Tea Party men, have filed a citizens&amp;#39; complaint to have HR-3590, the Patient Protection and Affordable Care ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.examiner.com/essex-county-conservative-in-newark/when-a-house-bill-is-not-a-house-bill&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>StarCite Goes Live with Life Sciences Industry-Specific Strategic Meetings ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.marketwatch.com/story/starcite-goes-live-with-life-sciences-industry-specific-strategic-meetings-management-solution-at-acte-berlin-2010-10-04?reflink=MW_news_stmp" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-10-03:/commentary/9272019</id>
    <updated>2010-10-03T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>MarketWatch (press release)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 (1) The Physician Payment Sunshine provisions were included in the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act of 2009 (HR 3590, section 6002) which was ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.marketwatch.com/story/starcite-goes-live-with-life-sciences-industry-specific-strategic-meetings-management-solution-at-acte-berlin-2010-10-04?reflink=MW_news_stmp&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Anna Little talks practicalities of taxes</title>
    <link href="http://www.examiner.com/essex-county-elections-2010-in-newark/anna-little-talks-practicalities-of-taxes" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-10-02:/commentary/9272020</id>
    <updated>2010-10-02T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Examiner.com</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 Martin has his own criticisms of HR-3590, the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, saying that it is already having an adverse effect on the ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.examiner.com/essex-county-elections-2010-in-newark/anna-little-talks-practicalities-of-taxes&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>If Obamacare Is Repealed, What Then?</title>
    <link href="http://www.americanthinker.com/2010/10/if_obamacare_is_repealed_what.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-10-02:/commentary/9256177</id>
    <updated>2010-10-02T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>American Thinker</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 Most opponents of Obamacare (HR 3590), including its Republican detractors, offer nothing substantive as an alternative. ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.americanthinker.com/2010/10/if_obamacare_is_repealed_what.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Three NJ districts still in play</title>
    <link href="http://www.examiner.com/essex-county-elections-2010-in-newark/three-nj-districts-still-play" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-09-30:/commentary/9241034</id>
    <updated>2010-09-30T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Examiner.com</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 He voted against the healthcare-reform bill in both its forms (the original HR 3200 and the reconfigured HR 3590), and earlier this week voted against the ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.examiner.com/essex-county-elections-2010-in-newark/three-nj-districts-still-play&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Letters: Health care reform debate</title>
    <link href="http://www.chron.com/disp/story.mpl/editorial/outlook/7226411.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-09-29:/commentary/9505917</id>
    <updated>2010-09-29T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Houston Chronicle</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 Gene Green failed to point out that the Affordable Care Act and the Reconciliation Act of 2010 (HR 3590 and HR 4872) do not restrict insurance companies ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.chron.com/disp/story.mpl/editorial/outlook/7226411.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>CHANGE CONGRESS</title>
    <link href="http://www.sthelenastar.com/articles/2010/09/30/opinion/letters_to_the_editor/doc4ca3f7386a5cd040649293.txt" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-09-29:/commentary/9241035</id>
    <updated>2010-09-29T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>St. Helena Star</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 30, Rasmussen Reports stated a national telephone survey found 58 percent favored repeal of HR 3590, the 5-month-old national health care law, ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.sthelenastar.com/articles/2010/09/30/opinion/letters_to_the_editor/doc4ca3f7386a5cd040649293.txt&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://sfappeal.com/news/2010/10/schwarzenegger-signs-health-care-bills-into-law.php" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-09-28:/commentary/9296791</id>
    <updated>2010-09-28T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Savannah Morning News</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 Six months after HR 3590, the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, was signed into law, the first elements of one of the most sweeping changes to US ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://sfappeal.com/news/2010/10/schwarzenegger-signs-health-care-bills-into-law.php&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>NRSC: Paul Hodes&amp;#39; Costly Health Care Overhaul Cuts New Hampshire Seniors&amp;#39; Benefits</title>
    <link href="http://insurancenewsnet.com/article.aspx?id=228049" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-09-28:/commentary/9241041</id>
    <updated>2010-09-28T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Insurance News Net (press release)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 (HR 3590, CQ Vote # 165: Motion agreed to 219-212: R 0-178; D 219-34, 3/21/10, Hodes Voted Yea; HR 4872, CQ Vote # 167: Passed 220-211: R 0-178; D 220-33, ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://insurancenewsnet.com/article.aspx?id=228049&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>AAFP Leaders Stress Importance of Family Medicine in Private Meeting With CMS ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.pharmpro.com/News/Feeds/2010/09/agencies-and-organizations-aafp-leaders-stress-importance-of-family-medicine-/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-09-28:/commentary/9241040</id>
    <updated>2010-09-28T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Pharmaceutical Processing</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 ... provisions in the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (at the THOMAS website, type &amp;quot;HR 3590&amp;quot; in the search field after selecting &amp;quot;Bill Number&amp;quot;). ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.pharmpro.com/News/Feeds/2010/09/agencies-and-organizations-aafp-leaders-stress-importance-of-family-medicine-/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.cbc.ca/canada/ottawa/story/2010/10/01/ott-seniors-ottawa-hospital-beds.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-09-28:/commentary/9241033</id>
    <updated>2010-09-28T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Savannah Morning News</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 Six months after HR 3590, the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, was signed into law, the first elements of one of the most sweeping changes to US ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.cbc.ca/canada/ottawa/story/2010/10/01/ott-seniors-ottawa-hospital-beds.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Jersey Shore Tea Party files pro se complaint against feds re healthcare</title>
    <link href="http://www.examiner.com/essex-county-conservative-in-newark/jersey-shore-tea-party-files-pro-se-complaint-against-feds-re-healthcare" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-09-27:/commentary/9241039</id>
    <updated>2010-09-27T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Examiner.com</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 The complaint alleges that the healthcare-reform bill, formally known as the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (HR 3590), is unconstitutional on ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.examiner.com/essex-county-conservative-in-newark/jersey-shore-tea-party-files-pro-se-complaint-against-feds-re-healthcare&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Health Care Legislation Creates Serious Communications Challenges for Insurers</title>
    <link href="http://www.freshnews.com/news/389045/health-care-legislation-creates-serious-communications-challenges-insurers-" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-09-27:/commentary/9208152</id>
    <updated>2010-09-27T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Freshnews.com</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
...demands in the market place.&quot; Over the next four years, specific pieces of the Patient Protection and Affordability Act (H.R.3590) will go into effect. With this structured rollout of provisions, the process produce member correspondence will be greatly&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.freshnews.com/news/389045/health-care-legislation-creates-serious-communications-challenges-insurers-&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>2010 Arizona 8th US House Race: In Giffords vs. Kelly, Fangs Are Bared and ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/5832702/2010_arizona_8th_us_house_race_in_giffords.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-09-26:/commentary/9241044</id>
    <updated>2010-09-26T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Associated Content</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 Including goals and issues discussed, and affecting the Tucson area. New political movement gains steam. Health Care Reform: Who Voted for and Against HR 3590? &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/5832702/2010_arizona_8th_us_house_race_in_giffords.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>George Pataki says Florida seniors get &amp;#39;Gator Aid&amp;#39; to protect their Medicare ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.politifact.com/florida/statements/2010/sep/27/george-pataki/george-pataki-says-florida-seniors-get-gator-aid-p/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-09-26:/commentary/9241042</id>
    <updated>2010-09-26T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>PolitiFact</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 Note that HR 3590, which was approved by the House and Senate and includes Section 3201 on Medicare Advantage Payment, doesn&amp;#39;t state &amp;quot;Florida&amp;quot; but includes ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.politifact.com/florida/statements/2010/sep/27/george-pataki/george-pataki-says-florida-seniors-get-gator-aid-p/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Area meetings to shed light on new health care legislation</title>
    <link href="http://www.scsun-news.com/ci_16182865" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-09-25:/commentary/9241036</id>
    <updated>2010-09-25T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Silver City Sun News</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 On March 23rd, President Barack Obama signed the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (HR 3590) and one week later signed the Health Care and ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.scsun-news.com/ci_16182865&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Reform act puts patients in charge of health care</title>
    <link href="http://www.chron.com/disp/story.mpl/editorial/outlook/7213617.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-09-21:/commentary/9378861</id>
    <updated>2010-09-21T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Houston Chronicle</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 ... passed two landmark and historic bills called the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act and the Reconciliation Act of 2010 (HR 3590 and HR 4872). ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.chron.com/disp/story.mpl/editorial/outlook/7213617.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://edition.cnn.com/2010/OPINION/09/24/patel.health.care.repeal/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-09-21:/commentary/9296792</id>
    <updated>2010-09-21T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Houston Chronicle</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 ... passed two landmark and historic bills called the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act and the Reconciliation Act of 2010 (HR 3590 and HR 4872). ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://edition.cnn.com/2010/OPINION/09/24/patel.health.care.repeal/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>2010 Florida 8th Congressional district: Democratic incumbent Alan Grayson ...</title>
    <link href="http://news.yahoo.com/s/ynews/20100922/pl_ynews/ynews_pl3690" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-09-21:/commentary/9241045</id>
    <updated>2010-09-21T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>The Upshot</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 On March 21, Grayson voted in favor of HR 3590, the Patient Protection and Affordable Health Care Act. Endorsements: In July, the League of Conservative ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://news.yahoo.com/s/ynews/20100922/pl_ynews/ynews_pl3690&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>American Future Fund: Announces winners of 2010 &amp;quot;Free Market Defender&amp;quot; award</title>
    <link href="http://www.iowapolitics.com/index.iml?Article=211547" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-09-21:/commentary/9241043</id>
    <updated>2010-09-21T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>IowaPolitics.com (press release)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 Issue 3: Government Takeover of Healthcare; HR 3590. AFF is opposed. Government-run health care that is estimated to cost $848 billion over 10-year period. ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.iowapolitics.com/index.iml?Article=211547&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>ObamaCare: Will Someone Please Kill It Before It Kills Us?</title>
    <link href="http://www.americanthinker.com/2010/09/obamacare_will_someone_please.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-09-21:/commentary/9241038</id>
    <updated>2010-09-21T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>American Thinker</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 Will a Republican-controlled Congress repeal HR 3590 before it destroys US health care and depresses the US economy even further? ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.americanthinker.com/2010/09/obamacare_will_someone_please.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://abcnews.go.com/Business/wireStory?id=11692830" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-09-21:/commentary/9241037</id>
    <updated>2010-09-21T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Houston Chronicle</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 ... passed two landmark and historic bills called the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act and the Reconciliation Act of 2010 (HR 3590 and HR 4872). ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://abcnews.go.com/Business/wireStory?id=11692830&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Sweeping reforms affect all employers and plan sponsors</title>
    <link href="http://www.lexology.com/library/detail.aspx?g=18c8887d-2c5f-4533-8324-478d6f2b133b" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-09-20:/commentary/9164662</id>
    <updated>2010-09-20T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Lexology (registration)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 ON MARCH 23, 2010, President Obama signed into law the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (&#8220;PPACA&#8221;) (HR 3590), as amended by the Health Care and ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.lexology.com/library/detail.aspx?g=18c8887d-2c5f-4533-8324-478d6f2b133b&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Time for change is here; vote for Hanks</title>
    <link href="http://napavalleyregister.com/news/opinion/mailbag/article_3591231c-c472-11df-8740-001cc4c002e0.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-09-19:/commentary/9151398</id>
    <updated>2010-09-19T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Napa Valley Register</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 In fact, he is officially listed as a co-sponsor of HR 3590, which was titled &#8220;Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.&#8221; On March 25, Rasmussen Reports ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://napavalleyregister.com/news/opinion/mailbag/article_3591231c-c472-11df-8740-001cc4c002e0.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>2010 New York 24th District Race: Republican Richard Hanna Attempting to Oust ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/5794292/2010_new_york_24th_district_race_republican.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-09-15:/commentary/9147364</id>
    <updated>2010-09-15T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Associated Content</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 Health Care Reform: Who Voted for and Against HR 3590? Who Voted for the Health Care Bill--HR 3962? This article provides a tally of those voting for and ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/5794292/2010_new_york_24th_district_race_republican.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Lungren Files Discharge Petition For 1099 Bill</title>
    <link href="http://thepinetree.net/index.php?module=announce&amp;amp;ANN_user_op=view&amp;amp;ANN_id=19607" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-09-15:/commentary/9147363</id>
    <updated>2010-09-15T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Pine Tree</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 The Small Business Paperwork Mandate Elimination Act will remove section 9006 of HR 3590. Section 9006 would place an unprecedented burden on small business ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://thepinetree.net/index.php?module=announce&amp;amp;ANN_user_op=view&amp;amp;ANN_id=19607&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Research Institute Will Help Identify, Fund Research Initiatives</title>
    <link href="http://www.pharmpro.com/News/Feeds/2010/09/agencies-and-organizations-research-institute-will-help-identify-fund-resear/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-09-15:/commentary/9147362</id>
    <updated>2010-09-15T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Pharmaceutical Processing</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 As part of this focus, the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (at the THOMAS website, type &amp;quot;HR 3590&amp;quot; in the search field after selecting &amp;quot;Bill ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.pharmpro.com/News/Feeds/2010/09/agencies-and-organizations-research-institute-will-help-identify-fund-resear/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Healthcare reform: Fraud, waste, and abuse</title>
    <link href="http://www.cedrugstorenews.com/userapp/September%202010%20Law%20Column.cfm" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-09-14:/commentary/9147365</id>
    <updated>2010-09-14T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Drug Store News</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act HR 3590, and the Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act HR 4872 were signed into law by President Obama ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.cedrugstorenews.com/userapp/September%202010%20Law%20Column.cfm&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>ADA Supports National Restaurant Menu Labeling Legislation</title>
    <link href="http://www.redorbit.com/news/politics/1914718/ada_supports_national_restaurant_menu_labeling_legislation/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-09-08:/commentary/9241046</id>
    <updated>2010-09-08T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>RedOrbit</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 ... is now firmly established with nutritional labeling for restaurant meals now mandated across the United States as part of HR 3590 Patient Protection and ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.redorbit.com/news/politics/1914718/ada_supports_national_restaurant_menu_labeling_legislation/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Finally there&amp;#39;s health insurance for addicitons</title>
    <link href="http://www.northjersey.com/news/health/addiction/102507424_Finally__there_s_health_insurance_for_addiction.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-09-08:/commentary/9075632</id>
    <updated>2010-09-08T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>NorthJersey.com</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 According to an analysis from the Legal Action Center (LAC), the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (HR-3590) requires a basic benefit package for ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.northjersey.com/news/health/addiction/102507424_Finally__there_s_health_insurance_for_addiction.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>NRCC: Californians Slammed With Higher Health Care Costs Thanks to Millionaire ...</title>
    <link href="http://insurancenewsnet.com/article.aspx?id=224406" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-09-07:/commentary/9075634</id>
    <updated>2010-09-07T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Insurance News Net (press release)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 (HR 3590, CQ Vote #396: Passed 60-39: R 0-39; D 58-0; I 2-0, 12/24/09, Boxer Voted Yea) Boxer Called The Health Spending Law A &amp;quot;Landmark&amp;quot; Bill. ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://insurancenewsnet.com/article.aspx?id=224406&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>ADA supports national restaurant menu labeling legislation</title>
    <link href="http://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2010-09/ehs-asn090810.php" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-09-07:/commentary/9075633</id>
    <updated>2010-09-07T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>EurekAlert (press release)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 ... is now firmly established with nutritional labeling for restaurant meals now mandated across the United States as part of HR 3590 Patient Protection and ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2010-09/ehs-asn090810.php&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>And The Hits Just Keep On Coming - Brought to You By - ObamaCare</title>
    <link href="http://www.rightsidenews.com/2010090311531/editorial/rsn-pick-of-the-day/and-the-hits-just-keep-on-coming-brought-to-you-by-obamacare.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-09-02:/commentary/9048771</id>
    <updated>2010-09-02T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Right Side News</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 ... please continue to read: The following may be verified by going to http://www.thomas.gov/, enter &amp;quot;HR 3590&amp;quot; in the search box and look for &amp;quot;CRS Summaries ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.rightsidenews.com/2010090311531/editorial/rsn-pick-of-the-day/and-the-hits-just-keep-on-coming-brought-to-you-by-obamacare.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Are the New Health Care Reform Laws Good for America? Pros and Cons from 150+ ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/are-the-new-health-care-reform-laws-good-for-america-pros-and-cons-from-150-experts-in-new-resource-from-proconorg-102065973.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-09-01:/commentary/9048770</id>
    <updated>2010-09-01T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>PR Newswire (press release)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 In March 2010, the US Congress passed HR 3590, the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, and HR 4872, the Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/are-the-new-health-care-reform-laws-good-for-america-pros-and-cons-from-150-experts-in-new-resource-from-proconorg-102065973.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Commission Is Likely to Set Nation&amp;#39;s Health Workforce Policies, Say Experts</title>
    <link href="http://www.pharmpro.com/News/Feeds/2010/08/agencies-and-organizations-commission-is-likely-to-set-nations-health-workfor/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-08-19:/commentary/9003969</id>
    <updated>2010-08-19T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Pharmaceutical Processing</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 ... is promulgated in the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (at the THOMAS website, type &amp;quot;HR 3590&amp;quot; in the search field after selecting &amp;quot;Bill ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.pharmpro.com/News/Feeds/2010/08/agencies-and-organizations-commission-is-likely-to-set-nations-health-workfor/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Significant changes to rescission of health insurance policies in California</title>
    <link href="http://www.lexology.com/library/detail.aspx?g=48551065-7b4f-4231-a703-722d8b30352b" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-08-19:/commentary/8977930</id>
    <updated>2010-08-19T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Lexology (registration)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 With the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (HR 3590) (the &#8220;Federal Act&#8221;) signed into law on March 23, 2010, Congress and President Obama have ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.lexology.com/library/detail.aspx?g=48551065-7b4f-4231-a703-722d8b30352b&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Commission Is Likely to Set Nation&amp;#39;s Health Workforce Policies, Say Experts</title>
    <link href="http://www.aafp.org/online/en/home/publications/news/news-now/government-medicine/20100818workforcecommission.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-08-17:/commentary/8953000</id>
    <updated>2010-08-17T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>AAFP News Now</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 ... is promulgated in the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (at the THOMAS website, type &amp;quot;HR 3590&amp;quot; in the search field after selecting &amp;quot;Bill ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.aafp.org/online/en/home/publications/news/news-now/government-medicine/20100818workforcecommission.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.baristanet.com/2010/08/symbeo_starbucks_of_health_car.php" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-08-15:/commentary/8945291</id>
    <updated>2010-08-15T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Baristanet (blog)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 Affordable options such as symbeo are specifically encouraged in HR 3590, The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. Two months after opening, ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.baristanet.com/2010/08/symbeo_starbucks_of_health_car.php&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>The &amp;#39;Right to Health Care&amp;#39; Can Be the Right to No Care</title>
    <link href="http://www.americanthinker.com/2010/08/the_right_to_health_care_can_b.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-08-14:/commentary/8930214</id>
    <updated>2010-08-14T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>American Thinker</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 Remember the fierce denial of the Democrats that Obamacare (HR 3590 or PPAHCA) would have any such thing? Read the Patient Protection and Affordable Health ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.americanthinker.com/2010/08/the_right_to_health_care_can_b.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Tax Credit Designed to Help Small Businesses Provide Health Insurance</title>
    <link href="http://www.aafp.org/online/en/home/publications/news/news-now/practice-management/20100811insurancecredit.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-08-10:/commentary/8923962</id>
    <updated>2010-08-10T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>AAFP News Now</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (at the THOMAS Web site, type &amp;quot;HR 3590&amp;quot; in the search field after selecting &amp;quot;Bill Number&amp;quot;) contains various ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.aafp.org/online/en/home/publications/news/news-now/practice-management/20100811insurancecredit.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Putnam supports bill to save small businesses from extra paperwork</title>
    <link href="http://www.newschief.com/article/20100811/NEWS/8115039/1021/news01?Title=Putnam-supports-bill-to-save-small-businesses-from-extra-paperwork" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-08-10:/commentary/8923961</id>
    <updated>2010-08-10T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>News Chief</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 ... introduced by US Rep. Dan Lundgren (R-Calif.), will remove the section of the health care overhaul law (HR 3590) requiring the additional 1099 Tax Forms. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.newschief.com/article/20100811/NEWS/8115039/1021/news01?Title=Putnam-supports-bill-to-save-small-businesses-from-extra-paperwork&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Local Doctors Protest Federal Health Care Reform</title>
    <link href="http://www.10news.com/news/24552066/detail.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-08-07:/commentary/8886102</id>
    <updated>2010-08-07T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>KGTV San Diego</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 At Saturday&amp;#39;s event, health care professionals came together to demand Congress defund, repeal and replace HR-3590, &amp;quot;The Patient Protection and Affordable ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.10news.com/news/24552066/detail.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Item 2. Management&amp;#39;s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and ...</title>
    <link href="http://insurancenewsnet.com/article.aspx?id=215321&amp;amp;type=newswires" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-08-05:/commentary/8873143</id>
    <updated>2010-08-05T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Insurance News Net (press release)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 ... through the passage of the Patient Protection and Affordable Health Care Act (HR 3590) and the Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act (HR 4872). ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://insurancenewsnet.com/article.aspx?id=215321&amp;amp;type=newswires&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.afro.com/sections/opinion/story.htm?storyid=2105" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-08-02:/commentary/8847727</id>
    <updated>2010-08-02T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Afro American</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 Last March, President Obama invited me to join him at the White House as he signed our Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (HR 3590) into law. ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.afro.com/sections/opinion/story.htm?storyid=2105&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>NCPDP Delivers Compelling Testimony To NCVHS On National Health</title>
    <link href="http://www.healthcaretechnologyonline.com/article.mvc/NCPDP-Delivers-Compelling-Testimony-To-NCVHS-0001" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-07-28:/commentary/8797745</id>
    <updated>2010-07-28T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Healthcare Technology Online (press release)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 ... request for NCPDP to be named as an operating rules entity, as a qualified non-profit entity that fully satisfies the criteria established in HR 3590. ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.healthcaretechnologyonline.com/article.mvc/NCPDP-Delivers-Compelling-Testimony-To-NCVHS-0001&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.kansascity.com/2010/08/05/2130106/prognosis-guarded-for-medicare.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-07-27:/commentary/8854945</id>
    <updated>2010-07-27T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>AAFP News Now</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (at the THOMAS Web site, type &amp;quot;HR 3590&amp;quot; in the search field after selecting &amp;quot;Bill Number&amp;quot;) will require new ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.kansascity.com/2010/08/05/2130106/prognosis-guarded-for-medicare.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.kansascity.com/2010/08/02/2122289/white-house-report-claims-8b-in.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-07-27:/commentary/8847728</id>
    <updated>2010-07-27T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>AAFP News Now</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (at the THOMAS Web site, type &amp;quot;HR 3590&amp;quot; in the search field after selecting &amp;quot;Bill Number&amp;quot;) will require new ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.kansascity.com/2010/08/02/2122289/white-house-report-claims-8b-in.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Health Care Reform Law Will Increase Demand for Preventive Services, Say Experts</title>
    <link href="http://www.aafp.org/online/en/home/publications/news/news-now/government-medicine/20100728hcreformprevent.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-07-27:/commentary/8797744</id>
    <updated>2010-07-27T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>AAFP News Now</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (at the THOMAS Web site, type &amp;quot;HR 3590&amp;quot; in the search field after selecting &amp;quot;Bill Number&amp;quot;) will require new ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.aafp.org/online/en/home/publications/news/news-now/government-medicine/20100728hcreformprevent.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Magical Thinkers in Washington</title>
    <link href="http://www.americanthinker.com/2010/07/magical_thinkers_in_washington_1.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-07-26:/commentary/8781198</id>
    <updated>2010-07-26T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>American Thinker</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 If House Speaker Pelosi says that HR 3590 will save money, it must save money. If President Obama says his health care &amp;quot;reform&amp;quot; will increase care, ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.americanthinker.com/2010/07/magical_thinkers_in_washington_1.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>NCPDP Delivers Compelling Testimony to NCVHS on National Health Plan Identifier</title>
    <link href="http://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20100726006519/en" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-07-25:/commentary/8781201</id>
    <updated>2010-07-25T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Business Wire (press release)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 ... request for NCPDP to be named as an operating rules entity, as a qualified non-profit entity that fully satisfies the criteria established in HR 3590. ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20100726006519/en&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Modifying Social Security as a means of deficit reduction</title>
    <link href="http://www.examiner.com/x-6478-NY-Page-One-Examiner~y2010m7d26-Modifying-Social-Security-as-a-means-of-deficit-reduction" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-07-25:/commentary/8781199</id>
    <updated>2010-07-25T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Examiner.com</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 HR 3590, &amp;quot;The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.&amp;quot; (Enrolled as Agreed to or Passed by Both House and Senate). accessed 26 May 2010. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.examiner.com/x-6478-NY-Page-One-Examiner~y2010m7d26-Modifying-Social-Security-as-a-means-of-deficit-reduction&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>US Congress, 2nd District candidates answer questions from the Grand Haven Tribune</title>
    <link href="http://www.grandhaventribune.com/paid/307695793218484.bsp" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-07-22:/commentary/8763563</id>
    <updated>2010-07-22T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Grand Haven Tribune</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 HR 3590 will actually increase utilization and reduce consumerism, thus increasing healthcare costs. The following policies will help stem the growing cost ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.grandhaventribune.com/paid/307695793218484.bsp&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Unemployment Extension Vote: American&amp;#39;s Jobless Benefits Available Soon</title>
    <link href="http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/5611334/unemployment_extension_vote_americans.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-07-21:/commentary/8763567</id>
    <updated>2010-07-21T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Associated Content</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 In the rush to get HR 3590 on President Obama&amp;#39;s desk, both the House of Representatives and the Senate have shelved some of the issues surrounding COBRA ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/5611334/unemployment_extension_vote_americans.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Reed Smith LLP &amp;gt; Reed Smith Health Care Reform Review The Affordable Care Act ...</title>
    <link href="http://ca.linexlegal.com/content.php?content_id=863956" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-07-21:/commentary/8763566</id>
    <updated>2010-07-21T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Linex Legal (registration)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 ... and supplies (DMEPOS) will be impacted, directly and indirectly, by numerous provisions of the recently-enacted health reform legislation, HR 3590, ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://ca.linexlegal.com/content.php?content_id=863956&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Bright co-sponsors act to remove small businesses&amp;#39; burdens in Health Care Bill</title>
    <link href="http://www.wsfa.com/Global/story.asp?S=12856230" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-07-21:/commentary/8763565</id>
    <updated>2010-07-21T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>WSFA</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 Under Section 9006 of the new health care law (HR 3590), business owners must submit a separate 1099 IRS form for each business-to-business transaction ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.wsfa.com/Global/story.asp?S=12856230&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Democrats Might Revisit Public Option for Insurance Exchanges</title>
    <link href="http://www.californiahealthline.org/articles/2010/7/22/democrats-might-revisit-public-option-for-insurance-exchanges.aspx" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-07-21:/commentary/8763564</id>
    <updated>2010-07-21T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>California Healthline</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 ... (HR 3962) last year, but was eliminated from the final legislation (HR 3590) amid strong opposition from Republicans and limited support from Democrats. ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.californiahealthline.org/articles/2010/7/22/democrats-might-revisit-public-option-for-insurance-exchanges.aspx&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.examiner.com/x-55213-Atlanta-Conservative-Examiner~y2010m7d19-Does-Obamacare-mandate-BMI-screening" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-07-18:/commentary/8781200</id>
    <updated>2010-07-18T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Examiner.com</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 To find the truth, I examined the full text of HR 3590, The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, as well as its companion bill HR 4872, ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.examiner.com/x-55213-Atlanta-Conservative-Examiner~y2010m7d19-Does-Obamacare-mandate-BMI-screening&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>ObamaCare Mythology: One Man&amp;#39;s Life Is Another Man&amp;#39;s Loss</title>
    <link href="http://www.americanthinker.com/2010/07/obamacare_mythology_one_mans_l.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-07-18:/commentary/8763568</id>
    <updated>2010-07-18T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>American Thinker</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 We live freemen or die slaves. [i] The Patient Protection an Affordable Healthcare Act, HR 3590, 5 Jan. 2010, 111 th Congress, 2 nd Session, Sec. 6301-02. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.americanthinker.com/2010/07/obamacare_mythology_one_mans_l.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Progress being made despite GOP</title>
    <link href="http://www.natchezdemocrat.com/news/2010/jul/18/progress-being-made-despite-gop/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-07-16:/commentary/8775021</id>
    <updated>2010-07-16T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Natchez Democrat</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 HR 3590 is the health care reform act that provides coverage for more than 30 million uninsured Americans and leaves the system in private, not government ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.natchezdemocrat.com/news/2010/jul/18/progress-being-made-despite-gop/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Obamacare Must And Can Be Repealed</title>
    <link href="http://vdare.com/baldwin/100716_obamacare.htm" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-07-15:/commentary/8763570</id>
    <updated>2010-07-15T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>VDARE.com</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 A discharge petition has introduced by Congressman Steve King of Iowa, which paves the way for Congress to repeal HR 3590, the first national health care ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://vdare.com/baldwin/100716_obamacare.htm&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>US Rep. Ted Poe Receives Foodservice Distribution Industry&amp;#39;s Thomas Jefferson ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.kingwoodnow.com/kingwood_news/1205.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-07-14:/commentary/8709677</id>
    <updated>2010-07-14T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Kingwood Now</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 These included votes on the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (HR 3590), The American Clean Energy and Security Act (HR 2454) and the FY 2010 ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.kingwoodnow.com/kingwood_news/1205.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Harper wins free enterprise award</title>
    <link href="http://yallpolitics.com/index.php/yp/post/24510/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-07-12:/commentary/8709678</id>
    <updated>2010-07-12T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Yall Politics (blog)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 These included votes on the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (HR 3590), The American Clean Energy and Security Act (HR 2454) and the FY 2010 ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://yallpolitics.com/index.php/yp/post/24510/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Research and Markets: The U.S. Healthcare Reform: Impact on the Pharmaceutical Industry</title>
    <link href="http://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20100712005758/en" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-07-11:/commentary/8692711</id>
    <updated>2010-07-11T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Business Wire</name>
    </author>
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...Affordable Health Choices Act of 2009; S.1679, Affordable Health Choices Act; S.1796, Americas Healthy Future Act of 2009; H.R.3590, Service Members Home Ownership Tax Act of 2009; H.R.3590, Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act; Public Law 111-148&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20100712005758/en&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Research and Markets: The U.S. Healthcare Reform: Impact on the Pharmaceutical Industry</title>
    <link href="http://www.tradingmarkets.com/news/press-release/ushcb_research-and-markets-the-u-s-healthcare-reform-impact-on-the-pharmaceutical-industry-1033839.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-07-11:/commentary/8690243</id>
    <updated>2010-07-11T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Trading Markets</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
...Health Choices Act; S.1796, Americas Healthy Future Act of 2009; H.R.3590, Service Members Home Ownership Tax Act of 2009; H.R.3590, Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act; Public Law 111-148, Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act; Public Law 1&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.tradingmarkets.com/news/press-release/ushcb_research-and-markets-the-u-s-healthcare-reform-impact-on-the-pharmaceutical-industry-1033839.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Reid-Obama Meet in Glass House to Throw Rocks</title>
    <link href="http://canadafreepress.com/index.php/article/25158" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-07-07:/commentary/8763569</id>
    <updated>2010-07-07T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Canada Free Press</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 (HR 3590, CQ Vote #396: Passed 60-39: R 0-39; D 58-0; I 2-0, 12/24/09, Reid Voted Yea) &#8220;Now It Is Senator Harry Reid&amp;#39;s Health Care Bill. ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://canadafreepress.com/index.php/article/25158&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Reed Smith LLP &amp;gt; Reed Smith Health Care Reform Review The Affordable Care Act ...</title>
    <link href="http://ca.linexlegal.com/content.php?content_id=803165" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-07-07:/commentary/8661086</id>
    <updated>2010-07-07T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Linex Legal (registration)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 ... Device and Biotech Manufacturers In April 2010, Reed Smith provided an extensive analysis of the recently-enacted health reform legislation, HR 3590, ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://ca.linexlegal.com/content.php?content_id=803165&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>REID-OBAMA MEET IN GLASS HOUSE TO THROW ROCKS</title>
    <link href="http://www.thecypresstimes.com/article/News/National_News/REIDOBAMA_MEET_IN_GLASS_HOUSE_TO_THROW_ROCKS/31475" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-07-07:/commentary/8661085</id>
    <updated>2010-07-07T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>The Cypress Times</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 (HR 3590, CQ Vote #396: Passed 60-39: R 0-39; D 58-0; I 2-0, 12/24/09, Reid Voted Yea) &#8220;Now It Is Senator Harry Reid&amp;#39;s Health Care Bill. ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.thecypresstimes.com/article/News/National_News/REIDOBAMA_MEET_IN_GLASS_HOUSE_TO_THROW_ROCKS/31475&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>nTelagent Presents Webinar on Healthcare Reform&amp;#39;s New Financial Assistance and ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.benzinga.com/press-releases/10/07/b364681/ntelagent-presents-webinar-on-healthcare-reform%E2%80%99s-new-financial-assista" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-07-06:/commentary/8763571</id>
    <updated>2010-07-06T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Benzinga</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 ... researching and ensuring facility compliance with the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, HR 3590 (PPACA), should attend this nTelagent webinar. ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.benzinga.com/press-releases/10/07/b364681/ntelagent-presents-webinar-on-healthcare-reform%E2%80%99s-new-financial-assista&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>WHAT PRICE FREEDOM?</title>
    <link href="http://www.newswithviews.com/Stuter/stuter191.htm" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-07-05:/commentary/8640529</id>
    <updated>2010-07-05T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>NewsWithViews.com</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 HR 3590, forcing upon the American people a healthcare system they neither needed nor wanted? &#8226; the Deepwater Horizon disaster that is now 2.5 months old ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.newswithviews.com/Stuter/stuter191.htm&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>NJ Chiropractor Announces New HR 3590 Law</title>
    <link href="http://www.prlog.org/10773492-nj-chiropractor-announces-new-hr-3590-law.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-07-01:/commentary/8626996</id>
    <updated>2010-07-01T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>PRLog.Org (press release)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 ... Renowned NJ Chiropractor, Dr. Peter M Ferraro, is pleased to announce that the Patient Protection Affordable Care Act, HR 3590, was signed into law. ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.prlog.org/10773492-nj-chiropractor-announces-new-hr-3590-law.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Key provisions of the new federal health reform law impacting providers</title>
    <link href="http://www.lexology.com/library/detail.aspx?g=13636ee0-3d79-43f7-90f6-412d9a852041" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-06-24:/commentary/8567653</id>
    <updated>2010-06-24T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Lexology (registration)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 The &#8220;Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act&#8221; (HR 3590) and the &#8220;Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act of 2010&#8221; (HR 4872) (collectively, ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.lexology.com/library/detail.aspx?g=13636ee0-3d79-43f7-90f6-412d9a852041&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Commissioners resolve opposition to healthcare reform law</title>
    <link href="http://www.banderabulletin.com/articles/2010/06/22/news/569.txt" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-06-21:/commentary/8547834</id>
    <updated>2010-06-21T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>The Bandera Bulletin</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 During their June 10 regular session, commissioners unanimously approved a resolution that opposes HR 3590, passed in March with a 219 to 212 congressional ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.banderabulletin.com/articles/2010/06/22/news/569.txt&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Right-wing media vouch for Kyl&amp;#39;s honesty despite his history of false claims</title>
    <link href="http://mediamatters.org/research/201006220043" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-06-21:/commentary/8547833</id>
    <updated>2010-06-21T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Media Matters for America</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 In its March 20 estimate of HR 3590 and the reconciliation proposal, CBO said: &amp;quot;CBO and JCT estimate that enacting both pieces of legislation -- HR. ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://mediamatters.org/research/201006220043&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Reed Smith LLP &amp;gt; Reed Smith Health Care Reform Review Analysis and ...</title>
    <link href="http://ca.linexlegal.com/content.php?content_id=719184" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-06-16:/commentary/8520062</id>
    <updated>2010-06-16T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Linex Legal (registration)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 ... Reed Smith provided an extensive analysis of the recently-enacted health reform legislation, HR 3590, the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://ca.linexlegal.com/content.php?content_id=719184&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Commissioners support opposition to HR 3590</title>
    <link href="http://www.bccourier.com/Archives/News_detail.php?recordID=100617N6" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-06-16:/commentary/8520061</id>
    <updated>2010-06-16T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Bandera County Courier</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 ... supporting Texas Attorney General Greg Abbot&amp;#39;s and members of the Texas Legislature&amp;#39;s opposition to HR 3590 &#8211; the Federal Healthcare Reform Bill. ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.bccourier.com/Archives/News_detail.php?recordID=100617N6&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>For your Health: Be Prepared to be Insured</title>
    <link href="http://www.jdsupra.com/post/documentViewer.aspx?fid=555d8276-45a6-4a07-bcb3-8e380388c58e" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-06-14:/commentary/8511424</id>
    <updated>2010-06-14T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>JD Supra (press release)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 The Reconciliation Act modifies HR 3590, the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (Health Care Act, PL 111-148 ) where the bulk of the legislation ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.jdsupra.com/post/documentViewer.aspx?fid=555d8276-45a6-4a07-bcb3-8e380388c58e&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-503544_162-20007601-503544.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-06-13:/commentary/8500094</id>
    <updated>2010-06-13T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>CBS News</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 The CBO said the administrative costs of implementing the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (HR 3590) combined with various federal grants programs ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-503544_162-20007601-503544.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Baron Hill responds to open health care letter</title>
    <link href="http://www.bloomingtonalternative.com/node/10418" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-06-11:/commentary/8490416</id>
    <updated>2010-06-11T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>The Bloomington Alternative</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 sh Thank you for your recent open letter to me regarding HR 3590, the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. I appreciate you taking the time to share ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.bloomingtonalternative.com/node/10418&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.lvtsg.com/imho/2010/06/titus-takes-issue-with-reality/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-06-11:/commentary/8490415</id>
    <updated>2010-06-11T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Las Vegas TSG (blog)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 In her statement, Titus touts that HR 3590 &#8220;improves Medicare Advantage for our seniors, and lowers costs.&#8221; &#8220;Unfortunately for all southern Nevadans it is ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.lvtsg.com/imho/2010/06/titus-takes-issue-with-reality/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.ip-watch.org/weblog/2010/06/11/the-biosimilars-pathway-an-invitation-to-litigation/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-06-10:/commentary/8484789</id>
    <updated>2010-06-10T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Intellectual Property Watch (blog)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 The massive federal health care reform legislation in the United States, HR 3590 [pdf], the &#8220;Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act&#8221; (the &#8220;Act&#8221;), ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.ip-watch.org/weblog/2010/06/11/the-biosimilars-pathway-an-invitation-to-litigation/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>HIMSS: Road to healthcare reform paved by health IT</title>
    <link href="http://www.cmio.net/index.php?option=com_articles&amp;amp;view=article&amp;amp;id=22671&amp;amp;division=cmio" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-06-10:/commentary/8484788</id>
    <updated>2010-06-10T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>CMIO</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 On March 23, Obama signed the Patient Protection and Affordable Health Care Act (HR 3590) into law, which Roberts noted has a &#8220;large impact on providers, ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.cmio.net/index.php?option=com_articles&amp;amp;view=article&amp;amp;id=22671&amp;amp;division=cmio&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Reed Smith Health Care Reform Review: Analysis and Implications of Fraud Abuse ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.mondaq.com/unitedstates/article.asp?articleid=102426" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-06-09:/commentary/8476367</id>
    <updated>2010-06-09T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Mondaq News Alerts (registration)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 In April 2010, Reed Smith provided an extensive analysis of the recently enacted health reform legislation, HR 3590, the Patient Protection and Affordable ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.mondaq.com/unitedstates/article.asp?articleid=102426&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>2011 W-2 tax forms and HR 3590: No, you won&amp;#39;t have to pay taxes for health ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.politifact.com/truth-o-meter/statements/2010/jun/10/chain-email/w-2-tax-forms-hr-3590-health-insurance-pay-taxes/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-06-09:/commentary/8476365</id>
    <updated>2010-06-09T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>PolitiFact</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 A new chain e-mail makes the claim that most people, even retirees, will see big tax increases next year thanks to President Barack Obama&amp;#39;s new health care ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.politifact.com/truth-o-meter/statements/2010/jun/10/chain-email/w-2-tax-forms-hr-3590-health-insurance-pay-taxes/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Pay now for health care, and wait four years</title>
    <link href="http://www2.hernandotoday.com/content/2010/jun/10/pay-now-health-care-and-wait-four-years/news-opinion-editorial/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-06-08:/commentary/8554251</id>
    <updated>2010-06-08T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Hernando Today</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 Today I found out that the father of our original health bill, HR 3590, President Barack Obama and his political children, Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www2.hernandotoday.com/content/2010/jun/10/pay-now-health-care-and-wait-four-years/news-opinion-editorial/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Tommy Crangle: Taxes, Taxes, and More Taxes &#8211; Why Obamacare Cannot Be Funded</title>
    <link href="http://www.chattanoogan.com/articles/article_177552.asp" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-06-08:/commentary/8476369</id>
    <updated>2010-06-08T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>The Chattanoogan</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 Here are a couple of real examples of this that are in the bill: In HR 3590, Title IX, Revenue Provisions, Subtitle A: Revenue Offset, is in the law and it ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.chattanoogan.com/articles/article_177552.asp&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Pay now for health care, and wait four years</title>
    <link href="http://www2.hernandotoday.com/content/2010/jun/10/pay-now-health-care-and-wait-four-years/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-06-08:/commentary/8476366</id>
    <updated>2010-06-08T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Tampa Tribune</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 Today I found out that the father of our original health bill, HR 3590, President Barack Obama and his political children, Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www2.hernandotoday.com/content/2010/jun/10/pay-now-health-care-and-wait-four-years/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>The health care reform law includes key Stark law changes</title>
    <link href="http://www.lexology.com/library/detail.aspx?g=bd916c1a-554e-4dd9-a8e1-1cdd3e345a00" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-06-07:/commentary/8476370</id>
    <updated>2010-06-07T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Lexology (registration)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 ... 2010 President Obama signed into law the highly anticipated Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA)(HR 3590, Pub L 111-148), ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.lexology.com/library/detail.aspx?g=bd916c1a-554e-4dd9-a8e1-1cdd3e345a00&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Act establishing MLRs takes effect January 2011</title>
    <link href="http://www.vanguardngr.com/2010/06/08/act-establishing-mlrs-takes-effect-january-2011/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-06-07:/commentary/8476368</id>
    <updated>2010-06-07T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Vanguard</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 By Patience SAGHANA By the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (HR 3590), now public law 111-148, signed by President Barack Obama on March 23, 2010, ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.vanguardngr.com/2010/06/08/act-establishing-mlrs-takes-effect-january-2011/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Federal high-risk insurance pool funds to provide increased coverage for ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.daily-times.com/ci_15244758" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-06-06:/commentary/8457770</id>
    <updated>2010-06-06T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Farmington Daily Times</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 The funding, which could amount to an additional $37 million for the state&amp;#39;s high-risk pool, comes from the federal government through HR 3590, ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.daily-times.com/ci_15244758&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Poll: Who pays if health reform costs rise?</title>
    <link href="http://jan.freedomblogging.com/2010/06/05/poll-how-health-reform-affect-firms-employees/39027/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-06-04:/commentary/8448161</id>
    <updated>2010-06-04T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>OCRegister (blog)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 I contacted my Congressman about House bill HR 3590, the health care bill. I asked for a summary of changes. The Aid directed me to go to www: thomas.gov; ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://jan.freedomblogging.com/2010/06/05/poll-how-health-reform-affect-firms-employees/39027/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Charities run into conflicts when they also lobby</title>
    <link href="http://www.sfexaminer.com/politics/Charities-run-into-conflicts-when-they-also-lobby-95353179.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-05-31:/commentary/8511425</id>
    <updated>2010-05-31T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>San Francisco Examiner</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 ... the Affordable Health Care for America Act/HR 3590, the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, as it relates to breast cancer prevention, ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.sfexaminer.com/politics/Charities-run-into-conflicts-when-they-also-lobby-95353179.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Plan To Be Poor America</title>
    <link href="http://www.humanevents.com/article.php?id=37203&amp;amp;s=rcme" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-05-31:/commentary/8411100</id>
    <updated>2010-05-31T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Human Events (blog)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 The passage of HR 3590, known as the Health Care Bill, takes control of one-sixth of the US economy, costs about $1.33 trillion, and creates 159 new ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.humanevents.com/article.php?id=37203&amp;amp;s=rcme&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Significant healthcare reform provisions that impact physicians</title>
    <link href="http://www.lexology.com/library/detail.aspx?g=cfcd91b2-1168-4653-9f3d-fabeac5dbc95" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-05-31:/commentary/8411099</id>
    <updated>2010-05-31T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Lexology (registration)</name>
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 On March 23, 2010, President Obama signed into law HR 3590, the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.lexology.com/library/detail.aspx?g=cfcd91b2-1168-4653-9f3d-fabeac5dbc95&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>IRS issues guidance on qualifying therapeutic discovery project program</title>
    <link href="http://www.lexology.com/library/detail.aspx?g=be289a38-2efa-4d52-b4dd-15bc28e709b3" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-05-26:/commentary/8383456</id>
    <updated>2010-05-26T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Lexology (registration)</name>
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 Section 48D was recently enacted as part of HR 3590, the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. Read Notice 2010-45. Read our prior client alert ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.lexology.com/library/detail.aspx?g=be289a38-2efa-4d52-b4dd-15bc28e709b3&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>2010 health care reform legislation &#8211; new health care initiatives</title>
    <link href="http://www.lexology.com/library/detail.aspx?g=ab25b679-0620-48b2-a88e-d6c1546c4592" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-05-23:/commentary/8422766</id>
    <updated>2010-05-23T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Lexology (registration)</name>
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 ... which modified key provisions of HR 3590 (collectively referred to as the &#8220;Acts&#8221;). The Acts will significantly change the nation&amp;#39;s health care system. ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.lexology.com/library/detail.aspx?g=ab25b679-0620-48b2-a88e-d6c1546c4592&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title></title>
    <link href="http://abcnews.go.com/Politics/budget-cuts-dilute-childrens-coverage/story?id=10732198" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-05-23:/commentary/8383455</id>
    <updated>2010-05-23T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Lexology (registration)</name>
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 On March 23, President Obama signed HR 3590, the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA), into law. A week later, the President signed the Health ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://abcnews.go.com/Politics/budget-cuts-dilute-childrens-coverage/story?id=10732198&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.kansascity.com/2010/05/25/1971150/states-to-play-more-crucial-role.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-05-23:/commentary/8368554</id>
    <updated>2010-05-23T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Lexology (registration)</name>
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    <content type="html">
 On March 23, President Obama signed HR 3590, the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA), into law. A week later, the President signed the Health ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.kansascity.com/2010/05/25/1971150/states-to-play-more-crucial-role.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Health care reform creates new boards, advisory panels and commissions</title>
    <link href="http://www.lexology.com/library/detail.aspx?g=8035eece-5bd6-46df-b4f5-f53db96c567c" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-05-23:/commentary/8361503</id>
    <updated>2010-05-23T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Lexology (registration)</name>
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    <content type="html">
 On March 23, President Obama signed HR 3590, the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA), into law. A week later, the President signed the Health ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.lexology.com/library/detail.aspx?g=8035eece-5bd6-46df-b4f5-f53db96c567c&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>New reporting requirements for drug manufacturers and distributors in the ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.thepharmaletter.com/file/95177/new-reporting-requirements-for-drug-manufacturers-and-distributors-in-the-usas-health-care-reform-law.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-05-20:/commentary/8353051</id>
    <updated>2010-05-20T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>The Pharma Letter</name>
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 On March 23, US President Barack Obama signed into law HR 3590, the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (the Act). Subsequently, on March 30, ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.thepharmaletter.com/file/95177/new-reporting-requirements-for-drug-manufacturers-and-distributors-in-the-usas-health-care-reform-law.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Health care reform tools posted to Stupak website</title>
    <link href="http://www.petoskeynews.com/news/article_e65fb87a-640f-11df-a650-001cc4c002e0.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-05-19:/commentary/8353050</id>
    <updated>2010-05-19T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Petoskey News-Review</name>
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 The first tool allows individuals to choose their current insurance status and age to see how HR 3590, the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.petoskeynews.com/news/article_e65fb87a-640f-11df-a650-001cc4c002e0.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Van Ost: New health care law boosts provisions for addiction</title>
    <link href="http://www.northjersey.com/news/health/addiction/94381224_New_healthcare_law_boosts_provisions_for_addiction.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-05-19:/commentary/8335034</id>
    <updated>2010-05-19T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>NorthJersey.com</name>
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 Congress has passed and the president has signed the federal healthcare law, the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (HR 3590), ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.northjersey.com/news/health/addiction/94381224_New_healthcare_law_boosts_provisions_for_addiction.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Lincare boosts trading volume, liquidity</title>
    <link href="http://www.hmenews.com/?p=article&amp;amp;id=hm201005OKoLnS" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-05-18:/commentary/8335038</id>
    <updated>2010-05-18T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>HME News (blog)</name>
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 5-5 The Impact of HR 3590 on DME: How the new Healthcare Bill Affects You! &#183; The nationwide implementation of Competitive Bidding prices by 2016. ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.hmenews.com/?p=article&amp;amp;id=hm201005OKoLnS&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.examiner.com/x-31244-Louisville-Public-Policy-Examiner~y2010m5d19-Will-ObamaCare-destroy-our-White-Castle-hamburgers" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-05-18:/commentary/8335036</id>
    <updated>2010-05-18T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Examiner.com</name>
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 ... the Patient Protection &amp;amp; Affordable Care Act, HR 3590&#8212;is so complicated, and influences so many areas, that it may be years before the direct, ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.examiner.com/x-31244-Louisville-Public-Policy-Examiner~y2010m5d19-Will-ObamaCare-destroy-our-White-Castle-hamburgers&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Business leaders discuss new health care reform</title>
    <link href="http://www.katytimes.com/articles/2010/05/19/news/doc4bf3efe0b7035231334867.txt" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-05-18:/commentary/8335035</id>
    <updated>2010-05-18T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Katy Times</name>
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 Health care reform is laid out in two resolutions, HR 3590 and HR 4872, the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA) and the Health Care and ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.katytimes.com/articles/2010/05/19/news/doc4bf3efe0b7035231334867.txt&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>New Health Care Bill Tax Provisions</title>
    <link href="http://www.bucyrusonline.com/articles/news/articles/000020/002042.htm" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-05-17:/commentary/8417313</id>
    <updated>2010-05-17T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Bucyrus Online</name>
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 ... Small Business Paperwork Mandate Elimination Act which will attempt to remove section 9006 of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (HR 3590). ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.bucyrusonline.com/articles/news/articles/000020/002042.htm&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Health Reform for the Life Sciences Industry</title>
    <link href="http://www.mondaq.com/unitedstates/article.asp?articleid=100150" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-05-16:/commentary/8417315</id>
    <updated>2010-05-16T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Mondaq News Alerts (registration)</name>
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 On March 23, 2010, the president signed into law the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, Public Law 111-148 (HR 3590) (PPACA). ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.mondaq.com/unitedstates/article.asp?articleid=100150&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>LAWSUIT FILED AGAINST OBAMA&amp;#39;S COMPULSORY HEALTH CARE BILL</title>
    <link href="http://www.libertynewsonline.com/article_301_28865.php" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-05-16:/commentary/8401313</id>
    <updated>2010-05-16T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Liberty News On Line</name>
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 111-148, HR 3590), as amended by the Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act (Pub. L. No. 111-152, HR 4872) (what the public knows as Obamacare). ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.libertynewsonline.com/article_301_28865.php&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/what-the-wild-things-are/201005/does-health-include-our-mind-and-emotions" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-05-15:/commentary/8356592</id>
    <updated>2010-05-15T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>NewsWithViews.com</name>
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 111-148, HR 3590), as amended by the Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act (Pub. L. No. 111-152, HR 4872) (what the public knows as Obamacare). ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/what-the-wild-things-are/201005/does-health-include-our-mind-and-emotions&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>FACT CHECK: Insurance law does not exempt Muslims</title>
    <link href="http://jacksonville.com/carole-fader/2010-05-16/story/fact-person-can-apply-exemption-if-he-religious-sect-member" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-05-15:/commentary/8335041</id>
    <updated>2010-05-15T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Florida Times-Union</name>
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 First, you can search the entire health care law - the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (go to thomas.loc.gov, click on HR 3590, ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://jacksonville.com/carole-fader/2010-05-16/story/fact-person-can-apply-exemption-if-he-religious-sect-member&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>SUIT FILED AGAINST OBAMA&amp;#39;S COMPULSORY HEALTH CARE BILL</title>
    <link href="http://www.newswithviews.com/Emord/jonathan132.htm" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-05-15:/commentary/8335039</id>
    <updated>2010-05-15T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>NewsWithViews.com</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 111-148, HR 3590), as amended by the Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act (Pub. L. No. 111-152, HR 4872) (what the public knows as Obamacare). ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.newswithviews.com/Emord/jonathan132.htm&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.tv20detroit.com/news/local/93890399.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-05-15:/commentary/8335037</id>
    <updated>2010-05-15T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>My TV20 Detroit</name>
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 ... Business (NFIB) in filing an amended complaint in the lawsuit challenging the constitutionality of the HR 3590, the federal Health Care Reform Bill. ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.tv20detroit.com/news/local/93890399.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>CBO estimates discretionary spending for PPACA could exceed $115B</title>
    <link href="http://www.cmio.net/index.php?option=com_articles&amp;amp;view=article&amp;amp;id=22168&amp;amp;division=cmio" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-05-13:/commentary/8417314</id>
    <updated>2010-05-13T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>CMIO</name>
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 The CBO has released some additional information about the potential effects of HR 3590, PPACA, on discretionary spending. This information updates and ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.cmio.net/index.php?option=com_articles&amp;amp;view=article&amp;amp;id=22168&amp;amp;division=cmio&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>SAUNDERS v. DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA</title>
    <link href="http://www.leagle.com/unsecure/page.htm?shortname=infdco20100513c13" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-05-13:/commentary/8335043</id>
    <updated>2010-05-13T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Leagle.com</name>
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 See, eg, Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, HR 3590, 111th Cong. &#167; 10104 (2010) (amending 31 USC &#167; 3730); Fraud Enforcement Recovery Act of 2009, ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.leagle.com/unsecure/page.htm?shortname=infdco20100513c13&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://blog.heritage.org/2010/05/12/morning-bell-the-road-to-repeal-is-well-under-way/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-05-11:/commentary/8335042</id>
    <updated>2010-05-11T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Heritage.org (blog)</name>
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 Thank you for investing the necessary time to read and understand the implications of the legislation HR 3590 and HR4872. The truths published here are ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://blog.heritage.org/2010/05/12/morning-bell-the-road-to-repeal-is-well-under-way/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Healthcare Reform Bill Tries to Address Medicare Part D Coverage Gap Crisis</title>
    <link href="http://www.mondaq.com/article.asp?articleid=100258" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-05-11:/commentary/8335040</id>
    <updated>2010-05-11T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Mondaq News Alerts (registration)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 On March 23, 2010, President Obama signed into law the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, Public Law 111-148 (HR 3590) (PPACA). ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.mondaq.com/article.asp?articleid=100258&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>In Newsweek Op Ed, Stupak Discusses How Health Reform Changed His Relationship ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/188284.php" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-05-10:/commentary/8279575</id>
    <updated>2010-05-10T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Medical News Today (press release)</name>
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 Stupak continues that by the time the House approved the Senate reform bill (HR 3590) on March 21, he had &amp;quot;realized that health care reform would pass, ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/188284.php&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>The impact of health reform on employers</title>
    <link href="http://www.lexology.com/library/detail.aspx?g=53acb2d3-9881-4c95-ae9b-5b20308c240d" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-05-10:/commentary/8279574</id>
    <updated>2010-05-10T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Lexology (registration)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 ... political maneuvering, President Barack Obama signed the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (HR 3590/PL 111-148) into law on March 23, 2010. ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.lexology.com/library/detail.aspx?g=53acb2d3-9881-4c95-ae9b-5b20308c240d&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Congress Q&amp;amp;A: Revenue bills</title>
    <link href="http://www.congress.org/news/2010/05/10/congress_qa_revenue_bills" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-05-09:/commentary/8279099</id>
    <updated>2010-05-09T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Congress.org (blog)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 As you may notice, the Senate bill has a House bill number, HR 3590 (now PL 111-148). While the Senate version of the health care legislation was first ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.congress.org/news/2010/05/10/congress_qa_revenue_bills&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>The American Association of Healthcare Administrative Management (AAHAM) Holds ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.prweb.com/releases/2010/05/prweb3978694.htm" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-05-09:/commentary/8273064</id>
    <updated>2010-05-09T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>PR Web (press release)</name>
    </author>
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 ... requesting their members work with HHS and CMS to reduce the timeframe for promulgating rules for adopting the following provisions included in HR 3590. ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.prweb.com/releases/2010/05/prweb3978694.htm&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>In brief: Industry shifts gears on first-month purchase option, lawmakers seek ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.hmenews.com/?p=article&amp;amp;id=hm201005MKdye9" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-05-06:/commentary/8264401</id>
    <updated>2010-05-06T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>HME News (blog)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 5-5 The Impact of HR 3590 on DME: How the new Healthcare Bill Affects You! &#183; The nationwide implementation of Competitive Bidding prices by 2016. ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.hmenews.com/?p=article&amp;amp;id=hm201005MKdye9&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Health care reform: a new era begins for employer-sponsored coverage</title>
    <link href="http://www.lexology.com/library/detail.aspx?g=004d4825-0b52-4e8c-a624-2ef941d6032f" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-05-04:/commentary/8279100</id>
    <updated>2010-05-04T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Lexology (registration)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 In March, President Obama signed into law HR 3590, the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA), and HR 4872, the Health Care and Education ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.lexology.com/library/detail.aspx?g=004d4825-0b52-4e8c-a624-2ef941d6032f&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Health care reform: law imposes requirement to report and return Medicare and ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.lexology.com/library/detail.aspx?g=d4a91957-2dca-4896-8cc8-f3c6c0b92a35" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-05-04:/commentary/8249691</id>
    <updated>2010-05-04T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Lexology (registration)</name>
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 On March 23, 2010, President Obama signed into law HR 3590, the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA). The PPACA has expressly required health ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.lexology.com/library/detail.aspx?g=d4a91957-2dca-4896-8cc8-f3c6c0b92a35&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>03.21.2010 Health Care Bill GOP Request to Speaker David Obey</title>
    <link href="http://mndcnews.com/archives/222233" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-05-04:/commentary/8249690</id>
    <updated>2010-05-04T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>MNDC Breaking News</name>
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 David Obey Health Care Bill HR-3590 GOP Abortion Funding Amendment Request from Rep. Dan Lungren to the Speaker Rep. David Obey. ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://mndcnews.com/archives/222233&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <link href="http://thedartmouth.com/2010/05/05/news/tanner" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-05-04:/commentary/8249689</id>
    <updated>2010-05-04T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Lexology (registration)</name>
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 In March, President Obama signed into law HR 3590, the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA), and HR 4872, the Health Care and Education ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://thedartmouth.com/2010/05/05/news/tanner&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Implementing Qualifications Criteria and Technical Assistance for Accountable ...</title>
    <link href="http://jama.ama-assn.org/cgi/content/full/303/17/1747" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-05-03:/commentary/8241003</id>
    <updated>2010-05-03T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Journal of American Medical Association (subscription)</name>
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 The recently passed Healthcare Reform Bill (HR 3590) contains provisions to begin addressing these deficiencies, including a provision for the development ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://jama.ama-assn.org/cgi/content/full/303/17/1747&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Qliance Medical Management Closes $6 Million Series B Round to Prepare for ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.auto-mobi.info/index.php?option=com_content&amp;amp;task=view&amp;amp;id=23528&amp;amp;Itemid=55" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-05-02:/commentary/8335046</id>
    <updated>2010-05-02T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>AUTO-MOBI.info (press release)</name>
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 Under the new health care legislation, HR 3590, the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, signed by President Obama, states will begin operating ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.auto-mobi.info/index.php?option=com_content&amp;amp;task=view&amp;amp;id=23528&amp;amp;Itemid=55&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <link href="http://newoldage.blogs.nytimes.com/2010/05/03/details-on-the-class-act-pt-2/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-05-02:/commentary/8264402</id>
    <updated>2010-05-02T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>PR-USA.net (press release)</name>
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 Under the new health care legislation, HR 3590, the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, signed by President Obama, states will begin operating ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://newoldage.blogs.nytimes.com/2010/05/03/details-on-the-class-act-pt-2/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Qliance Medical Management Closes $6 Million Series B Round to Prepare for ...</title>
    <link href="http://pr-usa.net/index.php?option=com_content&amp;amp;task=view&amp;amp;id=386204&amp;amp;Itemid=32" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-05-02:/commentary/8233572</id>
    <updated>2010-05-02T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>PR-USA.net (press release)</name>
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    <content type="html">
 Under the new health care legislation, HR 3590, the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, signed by President Obama, states will begin operating ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://pr-usa.net/index.php?option=com_content&amp;amp;task=view&amp;amp;id=386204&amp;amp;Itemid=32&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>In brief: Meek support grows, Mixon suffers stroke, AHP for sale</title>
    <link href="http://www.hmenews.com/?p=article&amp;amp;id=hm201004Uc0h69" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-05-02:/commentary/8233571</id>
    <updated>2010-05-02T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>HME News (blog)</name>
    </author>
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 5-5 The Impact of HR 3590 on DME: How the new Healthcare Bill Affects You! &#183; The nationwide implementation of Competitive Bidding prices by 2016. ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.hmenews.com/?p=article&amp;amp;id=hm201004Uc0h69&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>EMC Insurance Group Inc. Reports 2010 First Quarter Results</title>
    <link href="http://www.marketwatch.com/story/emc-insurance-group-inc-reports-2010-first-quarter-results-2010-05-03?reflink=MW_news_stmp" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-05-02:/commentary/8233570</id>
    <updated>2010-05-02T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>MarketWatch (press release)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 ... the passage of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (HR 3590) because the Company is no longer able to claim a tax deduction for drug expenses ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.marketwatch.com/story/emc-insurance-group-inc-reports-2010-first-quarter-results-2010-05-03?reflink=MW_news_stmp&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Q&amp;amp;A: What the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act Means to HME Suppliers</title>
    <link href="http://homecaremag.com/news/patient-protection-affordable-care-act-faq-20100503/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-05-02:/commentary/8233569</id>
    <updated>2010-05-02T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>HomeCare (subscription)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 AMARILLO, Texas &#8212; The Senate health reform bill, HR 3590, entitled the &amp;quot;Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act&amp;quot; (PPACA), was passed by the US Senate on ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://homecaremag.com/news/patient-protection-affordable-care-act-faq-20100503/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Congressional Documents and Publications</title>
    <link href="http://insurancenewsnet.com/article.aspx?id=185653&amp;amp;type=newswires" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-04-29:/commentary/8209483</id>
    <updated>2010-04-29T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Insurance News Net (press release)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 However, in an abundance of caution, the US House of Representatives unanimously passed the TRICARE Affirmation Act - before the House vote on HR 3590 ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://insurancenewsnet.com/article.aspx?id=185653&amp;amp;type=newswires&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>STUPAK ASKS HEALTH INSURERS TOBAN RESCISSIONS VOLUNTARILY</title>
    <link href="http://www.tradingmarkets.com/news/stock-alert/hum_unh_stupak-asks-health-insurers-toban-rescissions-voluntarily-948113.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-04-28:/commentary/8335047</id>
    <updated>2010-04-28T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Trading Markets (press release)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 Under HR 3590, the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, the practice of rescissions will be prohibited beginning September 23, 2010. ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.tradingmarkets.com/news/stock-alert/hum_unh_stupak-asks-health-insurers-toban-rescissions-voluntarily-948113.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Health Care Reform: Law Imposes Requirement to Report and Return Medicare and ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.mondaq.com/article.asp?articleid=99400" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-04-28:/commentary/8202738</id>
    <updated>2010-04-28T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Mondaq News Alerts (registration)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 On March 23, 2010, President Obama signed into law HR 3590, the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA). The PPACA has expressly required health ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.mondaq.com/article.asp?articleid=99400&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Congressional Documents and Publications</title>
    <link href="http://insurancenewsnet.com/article.aspx?id=185064" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-04-28:/commentary/8202731</id>
    <updated>2010-04-28T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Insurance News Net (press release)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 Under HR 3590, the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, the practice of rescissions will be prohibited beginning September 23, 2010. ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://insurancenewsnet.com/article.aspx?id=185064&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Legislation Requires Development of Standards and Protocols for Electronic ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.healthleadersmedia.com/content/PHY-249918/Legislation-Requires-Development-of-Standards-and-Protocols-for-Electronic-Enrollment-and-Eligibility-Notification-and-Verification" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-04-28:/commentary/8202729</id>
    <updated>2010-04-28T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>HealthLeaders Media</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 ... Daniel F. Gottlieb, and Jean Marie R. Pechette, for HealthLeaders Media, April 22, 2010 On March 23, 2010, President Obama signed into law HR 3590, ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.healthleadersmedia.com/content/PHY-249918/Legislation-Requires-Development-of-Standards-and-Protocols-for-Electronic-Enrollment-and-Eligibility-Notification-and-Verification&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>The Empire District Electric Company Earnings Report and Declaration of Dividends</title>
    <link href="http://www.marketwatch.com/story/the-empire-district-electric-company-earnings-report-and-declaration-of-dividends-2010-04-29?reflink=MW_news_stmp" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-04-28:/commentary/8202727</id>
    <updated>2010-04-28T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>MarketWatch (press release)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 ... the 2010 first quarter due to a $2.1 million one-time non-cash charge incurred when the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (HR 3590) became law. ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.marketwatch.com/story/the-empire-district-electric-company-earnings-report-and-declaration-of-dividends-2010-04-29?reflink=MW_news_stmp&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Boyd Expands Home Ownership Opportunities for Rural Families</title>
    <link href="http://florida.realestaterama.com/2010/04/28/boyd-expands-home-ownership-opportunities-for-rural-families-ID0439.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-04-27:/commentary/8202733</id>
    <updated>2010-04-27T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>RealEstateRama</name>
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 ... DC - October 8, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) -- Congresswoman Suzanne Kosmas (FL-24) voted in favor of the Service Members Home Ownership Tax Act (HR 3590), ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://florida.realestaterama.com/2010/04/28/boyd-expands-home-ownership-opportunities-for-rural-families-ID0439.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Insurers Voluntarily Bridging Coverage Gap for Young Adults</title>
    <link href="http://www.ptproductsonline.com/news/2010-04-28_04.asp" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-04-27:/commentary/8202728</id>
    <updated>2010-04-27T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Physical Therapy Products</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 HR 3590: Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act was signed into law by President Barack Obama on March 23, and requires a health plan that provides ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.ptproductsonline.com/news/2010-04-28_04.asp&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.foxsmallbusinesscenter.com/humanresources/2010/04/29/survey-health-reform-make-care-unaffordable/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-04-27:/commentary/8202726</id>
    <updated>2010-04-27T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Linex Legal (registration)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 Source: Ropes &amp;amp; Gray - Following the historic March 23 signing of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, HR 3590, and a package of related ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.foxsmallbusinesscenter.com/humanresources/2010/04/29/survey-health-reform-make-care-unaffordable/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Baker Hostetler LLP &amp;gt; Developments in Economic Substance</title>
    <link href="http://ca.linexlegal.com/content.php?content_id=524867" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-04-26:/commentary/8335044</id>
    <updated>2010-04-26T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Linex Legal (registration)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 ... (Health Care and Education Affordability Reconciliation Act of 2010) for HR 4872, Reconciliation Act of 2010, in Combination With Senate-Passed HR 3590, ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://ca.linexlegal.com/content.php?content_id=524867&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>McDermott, Will Emery &amp;gt; Health Care Reform Legislation Requires Development of ...</title>
    <link href="http://ca.linexlegal.com/content.php?content_id=524834" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-04-26:/commentary/8241004</id>
    <updated>2010-04-26T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Linex Legal (registration)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 Source: McDermott, Will &amp;amp; Emery - On March 23, 2010, President Obama signed into law HR 3590, the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (the Act). ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://ca.linexlegal.com/content.php?content_id=524834&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Sonnenschein Nath Rosenthal &amp;gt; 1 Billion Available for Emerging Growth Life ...</title>
    <link href="http://ca.linexlegal.com/content.php?content_id=525014" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-04-26:/commentary/8202736</id>
    <updated>2010-04-26T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Linex Legal (registration)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 Source: Sonnenschein Nath &amp;amp; Rosenthal - The recently enacted landmark health care reform legislation, HR 3590, the Patient Protection and Affordable Care ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://ca.linexlegal.com/content.php?content_id=525014&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Bezos, Others Back Qliance Medical</title>
    <link href="http://www.ethiopianreview.com/news/85228" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-04-26:/commentary/8202735</id>
    <updated>2010-04-26T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Ethiopian Review</name>
    </author>
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 Under the new health care legislation, HR 3590, the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, signed by President Obama, states will begin operating ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.ethiopianreview.com/news/85228&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Vail Daily letter: Well, at least Cuba approves of ObamaCare</title>
    <link href="http://www.vaildaily.com/article/20100427/LETTER/100429636/1022&amp;amp;ParentProfile=1065" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-04-26:/commentary/8202730</id>
    <updated>2010-04-26T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Vail Daily News</name>
    </author>
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 ... said to those in Congress who are challenging the constitutionality of the Obama-Pelosi-Reid HR 3590 health care reform bill that was recently passed. ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.vaildaily.com/article/20100427/LETTER/100429636/1022&amp;amp;ParentProfile=1065&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Do caucuses have real power?</title>
    <link href="http://www.congress.org/news/2010/04/26/do_caucuses_have_real_power" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-04-25:/commentary/8202742</id>
    <updated>2010-04-25T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Congress.org (blog)</name>
    </author>
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 The Senate bill (HR 3590), which passed that chamber in December, included a $2 billion fee on the medical device sector, effective immediately and ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.congress.org/news/2010/04/26/do_caucuses_have_real_power&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://thepinetree.net/index.php?module=announce&amp;amp;ANN_user_op=view&amp;amp;ANN_id=17170" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-04-25:/commentary/8202737</id>
    <updated>2010-04-25T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Pine Tree</name>
    </author>
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 The Small Business Paperwork Mandate Elimination Act will remove section 9006 of HR 3590. Section 9006 would place an unprecedented burden on small business ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://thepinetree.net/index.php?module=announce&amp;amp;ANN_user_op=view&amp;amp;ANN_id=17170&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>High-risk pools on fast track under federal health care reform</title>
    <link href="http://www.lexology.com/library/detail.aspx?g=5bed9513-71f8-4a27-83bd-c7a0de77a7b0" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-04-25:/commentary/8202734</id>
    <updated>2010-04-25T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Lexology (registration)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 On March 23, 2010, the President signed into law the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (HR 3590) (the ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.lexology.com/library/detail.aspx?g=5bed9513-71f8-4a27-83bd-c7a0de77a7b0&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Senator Gillibrand&amp;#39;s 2nd try at responding to Michael Vass</title>
    <link href="http://www.examiner.com/x-34896-Binghamton-Political-Buzz-Examiner~y2010m4d26-Senator-Gillibrands-2nd-try-at-responding-to-Michael-Vass" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-04-25:/commentary/8202732</id>
    <updated>2010-04-25T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Examiner.com</name>
    </author>
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 I proudly voted for passage on the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act of 2009, HR 3590, and the Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act of 2010 ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.examiner.com/x-34896-Binghamton-Political-Buzz-Examiner~y2010m4d26-Senator-Gillibrands-2nd-try-at-responding-to-Michael-Vass&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>[AIDS]-Win-Win: Health care reform law will help HIV patients and providers</title>
    <link href="http://insurancenewsnet.com/article.aspx?id=183235" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-04-23:/commentary/8202741</id>
    <updated>2010-04-23T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Insurance News Net (press release)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 HIV/AIDS providers and others say the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (HR 3590), which was signed by President Barack Obama on March 23, 2010, ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://insurancenewsnet.com/article.aspx?id=183235&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Health Care Reform: Impact on Employers and Employees</title>
    <link href="http://www.law.com/jsp/article.jsp?id=1202448374081&amp;amp;Health_Care_Reform__Impact_on_Employers_and_Employees" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-04-22:/commentary/8335045</id>
    <updated>2010-04-22T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>The American Lawyer</name>
    </author>
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 On March 23, 2010, President Obama signed into law the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, HR 3590 (the Patient Protection Act). ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.law.com/jsp/article.jsp?id=1202448374081&amp;amp;Health_Care_Reform__Impact_on_Employers_and_Employees&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Health Care Reform: Impact on Employers and Employees</title>
    <link href="http://www.law.com/jsp/article.jsp?id=1202448374081&amp;amp;Health_Care_Reform_Impact_on_Employers_and_Employees" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-04-22:/commentary/8202739</id>
    <updated>2010-04-22T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>The National Law Journal</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 On March 23, 2010, President Obama signed into law the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, HR 3590 (the Patient Protection Act). ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.law.com/jsp/article.jsp?id=1202448374081&amp;amp;Health_Care_Reform_Impact_on_Employers_and_Employees&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Official: Texas needs more time to decide on health insurance pools required ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.statesman.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/austin/politics/entries/2010/04/22/official_texas_needs_more_time.html?cxntfid=blogs_postcards" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-04-21:/commentary/8202743</id>
    <updated>2010-04-21T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Austin American-Statesman (blog)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 Dear ______: As you are aware, on March 23, 2010, the President signed into law HR 3590, the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (Public Law 111-148) ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.statesman.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/austin/politics/entries/2010/04/22/official_texas_needs_more_time.html?cxntfid=blogs_postcards&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Free Seminar for Business Owners: How the New Healthcare Reform Will Affect ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.inlandempire.us/rss/article.php?client=redfusion&amp;amp;id=20100422093728" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-04-21:/commentary/8202740</id>
    <updated>2010-04-21T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Inland Empire</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 Tom Price, GeorgiaEmily Murry has written many of the Republican Study Committee updates on HR 3590. As part of the staff, she is familiar with many ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.inlandempire.us/rss/article.php?client=redfusion&amp;amp;id=20100422093728&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>A Land With Two Constitutions</title>
    <link href="http://climate-change.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978188248" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-04-20:/commentary/8256861</id>
    <updated>2010-04-20T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Gather.com</name>
    </author>
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 Yet the final bill did not originate in the House, only it&amp;#39;s number (HR 3590) ever existed in the House. The Supreme Court has a convention that they don&amp;#39;t ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://climate-change.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978188248&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>A Land With Two Constitutions</title>
    <link href="http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978188248&amp;amp;grpId=3659174697244816" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-04-20:/commentary/8154802</id>
    <updated>2010-04-20T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Gather.com</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 Yet the final bill did not originate in the House, only it&amp;#39;s number (HR 3590) ever existed in the House. The Supreme Court has a convention that they don&amp;#39;t ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978188248&amp;amp;grpId=3659174697244816&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Impact of health care reform legislation on employer-sponsored group health plans</title>
    <link href="http://www.lexology.com/library/detail.aspx?g=fc532e9e-606c-496f-a053-c190c87e65f1" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-04-20:/commentary/8154801</id>
    <updated>2010-04-20T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Lexology (registration)</name>
    </author>
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 Because many provisions in both HR 3590 and HR 4872 were the result of hastily made and sometimes bitter compromise, a good deal of the statutory language ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.lexology.com/library/detail.aspx?g=fc532e9e-606c-496f-a053-c190c87e65f1&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Obamacare: Impact on the Uninsured of the Health Care Reform</title>
    <link href="http://www.heritage.org/Research/Reports/2010/04/Obamacare-Impact-on-the-Uninsured" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-04-19:/commentary/8158217</id>
    <updated>2010-04-19T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>The Heritage Foundation</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
...Administration&#8217;s health policy agenda&#8212;embodied in Congress&#8217;s two giant health care bills (H.R.3590 and H.R.4872)&#8212;is now law. The justification for the new law&#8217;s burdensome taxes, unprecedented mandates, deficit spending, and stifling governmen&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.heritage.org/Research/Reports/2010/04/Obamacare-Impact-on-the-Uninsured&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Most Popular Part of Obamacare Is Redundant</title>
    <link href="http://www.heartland.org/healthpolicy-news.org/article/27505/Most_Popular_Part_of_Obamacare_Is_Redundant.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-04-19:/commentary/8154803</id>
    <updated>2010-04-19T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Health Care News</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 In the final version of Obama&amp;#39;s health care legislation, HR 3590, section 2712 states an insurer &#8220;shall not rescind such plan or coverage with respect to an ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.heartland.org/healthpolicy-news.org/article/27505/Most_Popular_Part_of_Obamacare_Is_Redundant.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.tampabay.com/incoming/insurers-weigh-loopholes-in-new-health-law/1088371" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-04-18:/commentary/8139255</id>
    <updated>2010-04-18T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Linex Legal (registration)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 Source: Godfrey &amp;amp; Kahn - On March 23rd, President Obama signed into law HR 3590, the &amp;quot;Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act,&amp;quot; Pub. ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.tampabay.com/incoming/insurers-weigh-loopholes-in-new-health-law/1088371&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Local Republican candidates talk health care, legislation ideas</title>
    <link href="http://www.thecitywire.com/index.php?q=node/9628" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-04-18:/commentary/8139226</id>
    <updated>2010-04-18T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>The City Wire</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 The new federal law (HR 3590) will expand access to health insurance, reform the health insurance market to provide additional consumer protections, ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.thecitywire.com/index.php?q=node/9628&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.lasvegassun.com/news/2010/apr/19/lower-premiums-medical-costs-cant-get-here-fast-en/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-04-18:/commentary/8139225</id>
    <updated>2010-04-18T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Linex Legal (registration)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 Source: Godfrey &amp;amp; Kahn - On March 23rd, President Obama signed into law HR 3590, the &amp;quot;Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act,&amp;quot; Pub. ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.lasvegassun.com/news/2010/apr/19/lower-premiums-medical-costs-cant-get-here-fast-en/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Why Obama and the democrats are failing: Part III</title>
    <link href="http://www.livinglakecountry.com/blogs/communityblogs/91376274.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-04-17:/commentary/8130014</id>
    <updated>2010-04-17T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Sussex Sun (blog)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 ... the Senate-passed health bill (HR 3590) and the Medicare Physicians Payment Reform Act of 2009 (HR 3961),&amp;quot; CBO said in its letter to Ryan. ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.livinglakecountry.com/blogs/communityblogs/91376274.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Implications for multiemployer welfare benefit plans</title>
    <link href="http://www.lexology.com/library/detail.aspx?g=7a3835ce-d221-45f4-8cba-f6f0684bfee4" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-04-16:/commentary/8116467</id>
    <updated>2010-04-16T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Lexology (registration)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 ... clients understand the complexities of the new health care reform changes in the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (HR 3590) (the Reform Act), ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.lexology.com/library/detail.aspx?g=7a3835ce-d221-45f4-8cba-f6f0684bfee4&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Congress passes menu labeling in health care reform</title>
    <link href="http://www.lexology.com/library/detail.aspx?g=eeff77b9-f95f-485b-a827-2ada0d6132bc" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-04-16:/commentary/8116466</id>
    <updated>2010-04-16T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Lexology (registration)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 Embedded deep in the mammoth health care reform legislation, HR 3590, is the menu labeling legislation for chain ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.lexology.com/library/detail.aspx?g=eeff77b9-f95f-485b-a827-2ada0d6132bc&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>In brief: Lawmakers target fraud, AAH creates CPAP task force</title>
    <link href="http://www.hmenews.com/?p=article&amp;amp;id=hm201004bSIBKm" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-04-15:/commentary/8116469</id>
    <updated>2010-04-15T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>HME News (blog)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 5-5 The Impact of HR 3590 on DME: How the new Healthcare Bill Affects You! &#183; The nationwide implementation of Competitive Bidding prices by 2016. ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.hmenews.com/?p=article&amp;amp;id=hm201004bSIBKm&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Healthcare reform - some key business opportunities every hospital CEO should know</title>
    <link href="http://www.lexology.com/library/detail.aspx?g=bdd31d93-d007-408a-b4c2-47f1a4feae0d" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-04-15:/commentary/8116468</id>
    <updated>2010-04-15T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Lexology (registration)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 The passage of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (HR 3590) (the &#8220;Act&#8221;) on March 23, 2010, ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.lexology.com/library/detail.aspx?g=bdd31d93-d007-408a-b4c2-47f1a4feae0d&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.ajc.com/health/the-influence-game-health-467427.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-04-15:/commentary/8116465</id>
    <updated>2010-04-15T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Lexology (registration)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 On March 21, 2010, the House of Representatives passed the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA; HR 3590/Public Law No: 111-148 ), which the ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.ajc.com/health/the-influence-game-health-467427.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.skynewswire.com/modules/news/article.php?storyid=15152" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-04-14:/commentary/8279103</id>
    <updated>2010-04-14T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>SkyNewswire.com</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 ... bill HR 3590, providing reforms that supporters declare have been a necessary and vital part of the need to provide Americans with proper health care. ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.skynewswire.com/modules/news/article.php?storyid=15152&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.opposingviews.com/i/good-aspects-of-heath-care-reform-bill" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-04-14:/commentary/8279101</id>
    <updated>2010-04-14T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Synapse</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 President Obama&amp;#39;s signing of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (HR 3590) in March has been enthusiastically applauded by some for ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.opposingviews.com/i/good-aspects-of-heath-care-reform-bill&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Legislation requires development of standards and protocols for electronic ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.lexology.com/library/detail.aspx?g=56382106-f1e7-4e7d-bef6-80b3348c7768" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-04-14:/commentary/8109563</id>
    <updated>2010-04-14T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Lexology (registration)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 On March 23, 2010, President Obama signed into law HR 3590, the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (the Act). This sweeping health reform ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.lexology.com/library/detail.aspx?g=56382106-f1e7-4e7d-bef6-80b3348c7768&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>California Legislature Tries to Deliver Single-Payer Healthcare</title>
    <link href="http://synapse.ucsf.edu/articles/2010/April/15/singlepayer.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-04-14:/commentary/8109558</id>
    <updated>2010-04-14T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Synapse</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 President Obama&amp;#39;s signing of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (HR 3590) in March has been enthusiastically applauded by some for ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://synapse.ucsf.edu/articles/2010/April/15/singlepayer.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Healthcare Reform on the Way</title>
    <link href="http://www.genengnews.com/articles/chitem.aspx?aid=3246" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-04-14:/commentary/8109557</id>
    <updated>2010-04-14T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Genetic Engineering News (press release)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 Section 7002 of HR 3590 contains detailed information regarding the approval process for biosimilars as well as addresses patent disputes. ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.genengnews.com/articles/chitem.aspx?aid=3246&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Congresswoman Ros-Lehtinen &amp;amp; Bipartisan Group Of Her Colleagues Urge Action To ...</title>
    <link href="http://florida.realestaterama.com/2010/04/14/congresswoman-ros-lehtinen-bipartisan-group-of-her-colleagues-urge-action-to-stabilize-the-housing-market-after-expiration-of-the-national-flood-insurance-program-nfip-ID0420.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-04-13:/commentary/8279104</id>
    <updated>2010-04-13T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>RealEstateRama</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 ... DC - October 8, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) -- Congresswoman Suzanne Kosmas (FL-24) voted in favor of the Service Members Home Ownership Tax Act (HR 3590), ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://florida.realestaterama.com/2010/04/14/congresswoman-ros-lehtinen-bipartisan-group-of-her-colleagues-urge-action-to-stabilize-the-housing-market-after-expiration-of-the-national-flood-insurance-program-nfip-ID0420.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>US Healthcare Bill: The challenges behind and ahead</title>
    <link href="http://truthdive.com/2010/04/15/us-healthcare-bill-the-challenges-behind-and-ahead/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-04-13:/commentary/8279102</id>
    <updated>2010-04-13T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>TruthDive.com (blog)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 After a historic vote on March 21, 2010, the US Congress passed into law HR-3590 thus culminating an almost century long struggle to reform the US ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://truthdive.com/2010/04/15/us-healthcare-bill-the-challenges-behind-and-ahead/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Ropes Gray &amp;gt; Health Care Reform Key Legislative Changes Impacting the ...</title>
    <link href="http://ca.linexlegal.com/content.php?content_id=490647" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-04-13:/commentary/8109562</id>
    <updated>2010-04-13T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Linex Legal (registration)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 ... Congress adopted comprehensive health care reform through the passage of the Patient Protection and Affordable Health Care Act (HR 3590) (signed into ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://ca.linexlegal.com/content.php?content_id=490647&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Quick Fact: Krauthammer falsely claims health care reform will add &amp;quot;about two ...</title>
    <link href="http://mediamatters.org/research/201004140074" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-04-13:/commentary/8109561</id>
    <updated>2010-04-13T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Media Matters for America</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 The CBO further stated: Reflecting the changes made by the reconciliation proposal, the combined effect of enacting HR 3590 and the reconciliation proposal ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://mediamatters.org/research/201004140074&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Rep. Carol Shea-Porter thanked, and spanked, for health reform bill</title>
    <link href="http://www.meredithnhnews.com/Articles-c-2010-04-14-150991.113119_Rep_Carol_SheaPorter_thanked_and_spanked_for_health_reform_bill.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-04-13:/commentary/8109560</id>
    <updated>2010-04-13T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Meredith News</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 Most of the questions for the two-term Democrat from the First Congressional District were about the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (HR 3590) ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.meredithnhnews.com/Articles-c-2010-04-14-150991.113119_Rep_Carol_SheaPorter_thanked_and_spanked_for_health_reform_bill.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.boston.com/business/healthcare/articles/2010/04/15/ap_gfk_poll_resistance_to_health_care_bill_strong/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-04-13:/commentary/8109559</id>
    <updated>2010-04-13T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>TruthDive.com (blog)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 After a historic vote on March 21, 2010, the US Congress passed into law HR-3590 thus culminating an almost century long struggle to reform the US ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.boston.com/business/healthcare/articles/2010/04/15/ap_gfk_poll_resistance_to_health_care_bill_strong/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2010/04/15/politics/main6398670.shtml" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-04-12:/commentary/8132100</id>
    <updated>2010-04-12T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Linex Legal (registration)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 ... Health Care &amp;amp; Reconciliation Acts On March 23, 2010 the President signed into law the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act - HR 3590 (the &#8220;Act&#8221;). ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2010/04/15/politics/main6398670.shtml&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.bnd.com/2010/04/15/1216492/ap-gfk-poll-jump-in-opposition.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-04-12:/commentary/8120976</id>
    <updated>2010-04-12T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Linex Legal (registration)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 ... Health Care &amp;amp; Reconciliation Acts On March 23, 2010 the President signed into law the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act - HR 3590 (the &#8220;Act&#8221;). ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.bnd.com/2010/04/15/1216492/ap-gfk-poll-jump-in-opposition.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2010/03/24/opinion/main6328808.shtml" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-04-12:/commentary/8120786</id>
    <updated>2010-04-12T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Linex Legal (registration)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 ... Health Care &amp;amp; Reconciliation Acts On March 23, 2010 the President signed into law the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act - HR 3590 (the &#8220;Act&#8221;). ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2010/03/24/opinion/main6328808.shtml&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>$1 billion available for emerging growth life sciences companies through ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.lexology.com/library/detail.aspx?g=643640a3-4309-4c3e-ad3d-fb9d3cd69adb" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-04-12:/commentary/8095170</id>
    <updated>2010-04-12T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Lexology (registration)</name>
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 ... L. Robert Guenthner, Jeffrey A. Baumel, Bret Koplow and Victor H. Boyajian The recently enacted landmark health care reform legislation, HR 3590, ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.lexology.com/library/detail.aspx?g=643640a3-4309-4c3e-ad3d-fb9d3cd69adb&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>MOU #4: AN UPDATE ON HEALTHCARE REFORM AND CONGRESSIONAL CORRUPTION</title>
    <link href="http://www.libertynewsonline.com/article_301_28740.php" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-04-12:/commentary/8095169</id>
    <updated>2010-04-12T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Liberty News On Line</name>
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 HR 3590: http://www.govtrack.us/congress/bill.xpd? Please be advised that no cooperative agreement with the anticipated funding (bribe money) will be ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.libertynewsonline.com/article_301_28740.php&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>ALI-ABA Announces Health Care Reform Curriculum for Lawyers</title>
    <link href="http://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20100413006007/en" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-04-12:/commentary/8095168</id>
    <updated>2010-04-12T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Business Wire (press release)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 The curriculum was designed to assist lawyers in understanding how &#8220;The Patient Protection &amp;amp; Affordable Care Act&#8221; (HR 3590) signed by President Obama on ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20100413006007/en&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Analysis: While not explicit, law opens door to future possibility</title>
    <link href="http://www.wnd.com/index.php?fa=PAGE.view&amp;amp;pageId=140545" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-04-12:/commentary/8095167</id>
    <updated>2010-04-12T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>WND.com</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 But HR 3200 wasn&amp;#39;t passed; the bill was HR 3590 and it contains differences from the many earlier generations of the bill. And according to the analysis, ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.wnd.com/index.php?fa=PAGE.view&amp;amp;pageId=140545&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>More on military health care</title>
    <link href="http://www.examiner.com/x-34431-Harrisburg-Conservative-Examiner~y2010m4d13-More-on-military-health-care" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-04-12:/commentary/8095166</id>
    <updated>2010-04-12T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Examiner.com</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 It also covered the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (HR 3590), which failed to certify that the VA&amp;#39;s coverage of the children of Vietnam veterans ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.examiner.com/x-34431-Harrisburg-Conservative-Examiner~y2010m4d13-More-on-military-health-care&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>MAIL BAG ...LETTERS FROM READERS</title>
    <link href="http://www.timesleader.com/opinion/letters/MAIL_BAG__ensp_LETTERS_FROM_READERS_04-12-2010.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-04-12:/commentary/8088002</id>
    <updated>2010-04-12T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Wilkes Barre Times-Leader</name>
    </author>
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 A group of high-profile nuns co-signed a letter to House members urging them to &#8220;cast a life-affirming &amp;#39;yes&amp;#39; vote&#8221; for HR 3590, even though the bill will ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.timesleader.com/opinion/letters/MAIL_BAG__ensp_LETTERS_FROM_READERS_04-12-2010.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>The Law of Unintended Consequences: US Health Care Reform</title>
    <link href="http://www.scientificcomputing.com/articles-IN-The-Law-of-Unintended-Consequences-U.S.-Health-Care-Reform-041210.aspx" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-04-11:/commentary/8256860</id>
    <updated>2010-04-11T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Scientific Computing</name>
    </author>
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 The new health care reform act, known at this writing as the Patient Protection &amp;amp; Affordable Care Act, HR 3590, is so complicated, and influences so many ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.scientificcomputing.com/articles-IN-The-Law-of-Unintended-Consequences-U.S.-Health-Care-Reform-041210.aspx&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>ObamaCare Un-Constitutional (A Revenue Bill Not Originated in the House)</title>
    <link href="http://money.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978167682" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-04-11:/commentary/8087966</id>
    <updated>2010-04-11T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Gather.com</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 Everyone knows the Senate passed the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (HR 3590) on Christmas Eve 2009. The bill was passed without change by the ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://money.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978167682&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>More tyranny + more taxes = More American tea parties</title>
    <link href="http://www.wnd.com/index.php?fa=PAGE.view&amp;amp;pageId=139317" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-04-10:/commentary/8080095</id>
    <updated>2010-04-10T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>WND.com</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 Not surprising, the CBO concludes: CBO has not completed an estimate of all of the discretionary costs that would be associated with HR 3590. ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.wnd.com/index.php?fa=PAGE.view&amp;amp;pageId=139317&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>KL Gates &amp;gt; Provisions in the Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act ...</title>
    <link href="http://ca.linexlegal.com/content.php?content_id=466297" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-04-10:/commentary/8080094</id>
    <updated>2010-04-10T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Linex Legal (registration)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 The Reconciliation Act modifies legislation signed into law earlier this week that contains the bulk of health reform law, HR 3590, the Patient Protection ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://ca.linexlegal.com/content.php?content_id=466297&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Eliot Shapleigh: El Paso is big winner under health-care law</title>
    <link href="http://www.elpasotimes.com/health/ci_14860786" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-04-10:/commentary/8076399</id>
    <updated>2010-04-10T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>El Paso Times</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 Although small businesses are not required to provide health insurance, HR 3590 provides tax credits to make providing health insurance to employees more ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.elpasotimes.com/health/ci_14860786&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Goldberg falsely suggests health care reform isn&amp;#39;t paid for</title>
    <link href="http://mediamatters.org/research/201004100004" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-04-09:/commentary/8076391</id>
    <updated>2010-04-09T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Media Matters for America</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 In its March 20 estimate of HR 3590 and the reconciliation proposal, the Congressional Budget Office said &amp;quot;CBO and JCT estimate that enacting both pieces of ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://mediamatters.org/research/201004100004&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>In Fond Memory of the Status Quo</title>
    <link href="http://www.americanthinker.com/2010/04/in_fond_memory_of_the_status_q.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-04-09:/commentary/8070974</id>
    <updated>2010-04-09T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>American Thinker</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 HR 3590 in section 3403 establishes a Medicare Advisory Board which, among other things, would: give priority to recommendations that extend Medicare ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.americanthinker.com/2010/04/in_fond_memory_of_the_status_q.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Healthcare Reform Law Gives Big Boost to Addiction Treatment and Prevention</title>
    <link href="http://www.jointogether.org/news/features/2010/healthcare-reform-law-gives.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-04-08:/commentary/8070956</id>
    <updated>2010-04-08T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>JoinTogether.org</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 According to an analysis from the Legal Action Center (LAC), the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (HR 3590) requires a basic benefit package for ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.jointogether.org/news/features/2010/healthcare-reform-law-gives.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Brave New America</title>
    <link href="http://www.cnsnews.com/public/checker.aspx?rsrcID=64007" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-04-08:/commentary/8064811</id>
    <updated>2010-04-08T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>CNSNews.com</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 America funds Planned Parenthood, but this occurred even before the passage of HR 3590. Every cosponsor of Rep. Mike Pence&amp;#39;s amendment to the Labor, ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.cnsnews.com/public/checker.aspx?rsrcID=64007&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Point/CounterPoint: Health Care Reform an Imperfect Yet Important Step Forward</title>
    <link href="http://thenews.choate.edu/index.php?option=com_content&amp;amp;view=article&amp;amp;id=162:pointcounterpoint-health-care-reform-an-imperfect-yet-important-step-forward&amp;amp;catid=3:opinion&amp;amp;Itemid=2" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-04-08:/commentary/8064810</id>
    <updated>2010-04-08T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>The Choate News</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (HR 3590) addresses many of the problems currently impairing America&amp;#39;s healthcare system. ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://thenews.choate.edu/index.php?option=com_content&amp;amp;view=article&amp;amp;id=162:pointcounterpoint-health-care-reform-an-imperfect-yet-important-step-forward&amp;amp;catid=3:opinion&amp;amp;Itemid=2&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Competitive bidding: &amp;#39;At least they know we are here&amp;#39;</title>
    <link href="http://www.hmenews.com/?p=article&amp;amp;id=hm2010047ogfEH" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-04-08:/commentary/8064783</id>
    <updated>2010-04-08T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>HME News (blog)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 5-5 The Impact of HR 3590 on DME: How the new Healthcare Bill Affects You! &#183; The nationwide implementation of Competitive Bidding prices by 2016. ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.hmenews.com/?p=article&amp;amp;id=hm2010047ogfEH&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Insurance exec: New health care rules and regs not yet clear</title>
    <link href="http://www.thecitywire.com/?q=node/9489" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-04-08:/commentary/8064782</id>
    <updated>2010-04-08T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>The City Wire</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 HR 3590 will expand access to health insurance, reform the health insurance market to provide additional consumer protections, and improve the health care ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.thecitywire.com/?q=node/9489&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.examiner.com/x-43405-DC-Healthcare-Policy-Examiner~y2010m4d9-Key-AntiAbortion-Lawmaker-Rep-Bart-Stupack-To-Resign" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-04-08:/commentary/8064767</id>
    <updated>2010-04-08T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Examiner.com</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 Stupak also said he did not regret his decision to vote for a bill (HR 3590) he called his &amp;quot;greatest legislative accomplishment. ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.examiner.com/x-43405-DC-Healthcare-Policy-Examiner~y2010m4d9-Key-AntiAbortion-Lawmaker-Rep-Bart-Stupack-To-Resign&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>PNC Bank offers insight into how health reform will effect individuals ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.mlive.com/business/west-michigan/index.ssf/2010/04/pnc_bank_offers_insight_into_h.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-04-08:/commentary/8064766</id>
    <updated>2010-04-08T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Kalamazoo Gazette - MLive.com</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 &#8220;Now that HR-3590 Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act and HR-4879 Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act of 2010 have been passed and signed ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.mlive.com/business/west-michigan/index.ssf/2010/04/pnc_bank_offers_insight_into_h.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Don&amp;#39;t Forget Organ Transplant Drug Coverage</title>
    <link href="http://www.pharmacypracticenews.com/index.asp?section_id=451&amp;amp;show=dept&amp;amp;issue_id=624&amp;amp;article_id=15000" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-04-08:/commentary/8064765</id>
    <updated>2010-04-08T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Pharmacy Practice News (registration)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 The Durbin Kidney Immuno Drug Amendment in the Senate&amp;#39;s health care reform bill (S.Amdt. 3102 to HR 3590, The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act) ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.pharmacypracticenews.com/index.asp?section_id=451&amp;amp;show=dept&amp;amp;issue_id=624&amp;amp;article_id=15000&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Several States Consider Bills Prohibiting Abortion Coverage In Health Plans</title>
    <link href="http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/184909.php" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-04-08:/commentary/8064764</id>
    <updated>2010-04-08T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Medical News Today (press release)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 Although the federal health reform law (HR 3590) includes several restrictions to ensure public money is not used for abortion coverage, antiabortion-rights ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/184909.php&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Health care reform has arrived: &#8220;benefits for women and responsibilities for ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.lexology.com/library/detail.aspx?g=e6541c6e-106e-4f46-a1b0-617607a7972c" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-04-07:/commentary/8062462</id>
    <updated>2010-04-07T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Lexology (registration)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 This client alert focuses on benefits for women enacted as part of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (HR 3590) (the Reform Act) as amended by ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.lexology.com/library/detail.aspx?g=e6541c6e-106e-4f46-a1b0-617607a7972c&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Attorney files motion to link eligibility, health-care lawsuits</title>
    <link href="http://www.wnd.com/index.php?fa=PAGE.view&amp;amp;pageId=138249" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-04-07:/commentary/8062461</id>
    <updated>2010-04-07T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>WND.com</name>
    </author>
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 As WND recently reported, Taitz argues, &amp;quot;HR 3590 was signed into law by Mr. Barack Hussein Obama, who &#8230; never proved his legitimacy to the presidency. ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.wnd.com/index.php?fa=PAGE.view&amp;amp;pageId=138249&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.csmonitor.com/Money/Tax-VOX/2010/0408/Health-care-reform-What-will-it-mean-to-employers-and-employees" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-04-07:/commentary/8054436</id>
    <updated>2010-04-07T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Lexology (registration)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 The President signed HR 3590 (as amended) into law on March 23, 2010 and HR 4872 on March 30, 2010 (HR 3590 (as amended) and HR 4872 combined, ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.csmonitor.com/Money/Tax-VOX/2010/0408/Health-care-reform-What-will-it-mean-to-employers-and-employees&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://topnews.us/content/215823-office-health-care-reform-gov-jim-doyle" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-04-07:/commentary/8054425</id>
    <updated>2010-04-07T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Lexology (registration)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 The President signed HR 3590 (as amended) into law on March 23, 2010 and HR 4872 on March 30, 2010 (HR 3590 (as amended) and HR 4872 combined, ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://topnews.us/content/215823-office-health-care-reform-gov-jim-doyle&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>PPG to Take First Quarter Charge Related to U.S. Health Care Reform</title>
    <link href="http://www.marketwatch.com/story/ppg-to-take-first-quarter-charge-related-to-us-health-care-reform-2010-04-08?reflink=MW_news_stmp" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-04-07:/commentary/8054406</id>
    <updated>2010-04-07T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>MarketWatch (press release)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 ... 51 cents per share, as a result of a change in US tax law that is part of the recently-enacted US Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (HR 3590). ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.marketwatch.com/story/ppg-to-take-first-quarter-charge-related-to-us-health-care-reform-2010-04-08?reflink=MW_news_stmp&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Texas AG: 5 more states to join health care lawsuit</title>
    <link href="http://jurist.law.pitt.edu/paperchase/2010/04/texas-ag-5-more-states-to-join-health.php" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-04-07:/commentary/8054405</id>
    <updated>2010-04-07T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>JURIST</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 ... in a lawsuit [complaint, PDF] challenging the constitutionality of the recently enacted Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act [HR 3590 materials]. ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://jurist.law.pitt.edu/paperchase/2010/04/texas-ag-5-more-states-to-join-health.php&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>High Net Worth Family Tax Report, Vol. 5 No. 1</title>
    <link href="http://www.mondaq.com/article.asp?articleid=97760" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-04-07:/commentary/8054404</id>
    <updated>2010-04-07T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Mondaq News Alerts (registration)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 The original Senate healthcare bill, HR 3590, &amp;quot;Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act,&amp;quot; was passed by the House of Representatives on March 21 and was ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.mondaq.com/article.asp?articleid=97760&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Fitch: Fourth-Quarter Results for US Healthcare Sector Generally Strong</title>
    <link href="http://www.earthtimes.org/articles/show/fitch-fourth-quarter-results-for-us-healthcare-sector-generally-strong,1239934.shtml" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-04-07:/commentary/8054403</id>
    <updated>2010-04-07T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Earthtimes (press release)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 &amp;#39;The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (HR 3590)&amp;#39; was signed into law on March 23, 2010. Although specific rules and regulations have yet to be ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.earthtimes.org/articles/show/fitch-fourth-quarter-results-for-us-healthcare-sector-generally-strong,1239934.shtml&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Rove rehashes tired claim that health care bill &amp;quot;only appears to be affordable ...</title>
    <link href="http://mediamatters.org/research/201004080007" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-04-07:/commentary/8054402</id>
    <updated>2010-04-07T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Media Matters for America</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 It found: CBO and JCT estimate that enacting both pieces of legislation -- HR 3590 and the reconciliation proposal -- would produce a net reduction in ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://mediamatters.org/research/201004080007&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://eyugoslavia.com/featured/08/new-law-effect-gets-state-to-create-health-care-reform-office-2217140/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-04-07:/commentary/8054401</id>
    <updated>2010-04-07T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Lexology (registration)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 The President signed HR 3590 (as amended) into law on March 23, 2010 and HR 4872 on March 30, 2010 (HR 3590 (as amended) and HR 4872 combined, ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://eyugoslavia.com/featured/08/new-law-effect-gets-state-to-create-health-care-reform-office-2217140/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Violence against the ordinary citizen seems so boring to the Washington politician</title>
    <link href="http://www.examiner.com/x-38904-Phoenix-Small-Business-Management-Examiner~y2010m4d7-Violence-against-the-ordinary-citizen-seems-so-boring-to-the-Washington-Politician" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-04-07:/commentary/8052047</id>
    <updated>2010-04-07T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Examiner.com</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 ... a story about how a dozen or so politicians got death threats on the same day practically at the same hour on the day of the health care vote HR 3590. ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.examiner.com/x-38904-Phoenix-Small-Business-Management-Examiner~y2010m4d7-Violence-against-the-ordinary-citizen-seems-so-boring-to-the-Washington-Politician&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Healthcare reform imposes new requirements for non-profit hospitals compliance</title>
    <link href="http://www.lexology.com/library/detail.aspx?g=ac79d570-82ec-4b0e-9c60-5c56b97a3f58" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-04-06:/commentary/8052048</id>
    <updated>2010-04-06T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Lexology (registration)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (HR 3590), enacted on March 23, 2010, includes new requirements for nonprofit hospitals in ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.lexology.com/library/detail.aspx?g=ac79d570-82ec-4b0e-9c60-5c56b97a3f58&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>The American Association of Healthcare Administrative Management (AAHAM) to ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.prweb.com/releases/2010/04/prweb3833534.htm" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-04-06:/commentary/8045920</id>
    <updated>2010-04-06T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>PR Web (press release)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 ... that their members work with HHS and CMS to reduce the timeframe for promulgating rules for adopting the following provisions included in HR 3590. ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.prweb.com/releases/2010/04/prweb3833534.htm&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.opposingviews.com/i/10-things-you-didn-t-know-about-in-the-health-care-bill" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-04-05:/commentary/8052049</id>
    <updated>2010-04-05T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>WisBar</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (HR 3590) (PPACA) is the same bill passed by the US Senate on December 24, 2009. President Obama signed the ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.opposingviews.com/i/10-things-you-didn-t-know-about-in-the-health-care-bill&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Gingrich pushes &amp;quot;wildly inaccurate&amp;quot; claim that IRS will need 16000 to act as ...</title>
    <link href="http://mediamatters.org/research/201004060032" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-04-05:/commentary/8045898</id>
    <updated>2010-04-05T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Media Matters for America</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 ... congressional leaders in which he noted that &amp;quot;CBO has not completed an estimate of all of the discretionary costs that would be associated with HR 3590. ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://mediamatters.org/research/201004060032&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.examiner.com/x-43556-Collin-County-Tea-Party-Examiner~y2010m4d6-Representative-Ken-Paxton-addresses-McKinney-Tea-Party-on-antiObamacare-legislation" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-04-05:/commentary/8045897</id>
    <updated>2010-04-05T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Examiner.com</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 ... challenging the Constitutionality of the Federal government imposing mandates on individual states, as recently evidenced by HR 3590, aka &amp;#39;Obamacare. ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.examiner.com/x-43556-Collin-County-Tea-Party-Examiner~y2010m4d6-Representative-Ken-Paxton-addresses-McKinney-Tea-Party-on-antiObamacare-legislation&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Healthcare Bill Includes New Tax Incentive for Biotech Companies</title>
    <link href="http://smallbiztrends.com/2010/04/healthcare-bill-includes-new-tax-incentive-for-biotech-companies.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-04-05:/commentary/8045896</id>
    <updated>2010-04-05T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Small Business Trends</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 Houston,Texas (PRESS RELEASE &#8211; April 6, 2010) &#8211; Last March 23, 2010, President Obama signed the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, HR 3590, ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://smallbiztrends.com/2010/04/healthcare-bill-includes-new-tax-incentive-for-biotech-companies.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>&amp;#39;Repeal and replace&amp;#39; battle cry losing steam on the Hill</title>
    <link href="http://www.examiner.com/x-43405-DC-Healthcare-Policy-Examiner~y2010m4d6-Repeal-and-Replace-Battle-Cry-Losing-Steam-on-the-Hill" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-04-05:/commentary/8045895</id>
    <updated>2010-04-05T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Examiner.com</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 Limbaugh would have the backing of the tea Party movement, who just hours after the House passed a health care overhaul bill (HR 3590) for presidential ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.examiner.com/x-43405-DC-Healthcare-Policy-Examiner~y2010m4d6-Repeal-and-Replace-Battle-Cry-Losing-Steam-on-the-Hill&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Guest opinion: Get ready for health insurance slumlords</title>
    <link href="http://www.dailycamera.com/ci_14824554" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-04-05:/commentary/8045894</id>
    <updated>2010-04-05T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Daily Camera</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 The recently passed HR 3590 will impose them nationally, and some politicians in Colorado want more. Insurance price controls will make your insurer act ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.dailycamera.com/ci_14824554&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Health reform legislation includes significant amendments to the False Claims ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.lexology.com/library/detail.aspx?g=ece74d13-bf0b-4eba-bbb9-eee7971519a9" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-04-05:/commentary/8045893</id>
    <updated>2010-04-05T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Lexology (registration)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 On March 21, 2010, when the House passed HR 3590, the &#8220;Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act,&#8221; adopting the Senate&amp;#39;s version of the bill, ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.lexology.com/library/detail.aspx?g=ece74d13-bf0b-4eba-bbb9-eee7971519a9&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.wisbar.org/AM/TemplateRedirect.cfm?Template=/CM/ContentDisplay.cfm&amp;amp;ContentID=91920" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-04-05:/commentary/8045892</id>
    <updated>2010-04-05T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>WisBar</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (HR 3590) (PPACA) is the same bill passed by the US Senate on December 24, 2009. President Obama signed the ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.wisbar.org/AM/TemplateRedirect.cfm?Template=/CM/ContentDisplay.cfm&amp;amp;ContentID=91920&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Guest column: Setting the record straight on health care reform</title>
    <link href="http://www.gaylordheraldtimes.com/articles/2010/04/06/opinion/doc4bbb78fc7f1be694425918.txt" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-04-05:/commentary/8045891</id>
    <updated>2010-04-05T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Gaylord Herald Times</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 HR 3590, the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, is good for America and it is good for Northern Michigan. Under this legislation 44000 uninsured ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.gaylordheraldtimes.com/articles/2010/04/06/opinion/doc4bbb78fc7f1be694425918.txt&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Preparing your patent portfolio for follow-on biologics</title>
    <link href="http://www.lexology.com/library/detail.aspx?g=eb5b4cba-38f1-4ec1-a6ad-0c8ddff55c6c" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-04-05:/commentary/8045890</id>
    <updated>2010-04-05T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Lexology (registration)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 On March 23, 2010, President Obama signed into law health insurance reform legislation, HR 3590 , a bill which has ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.lexology.com/library/detail.aspx?g=eb5b4cba-38f1-4ec1-a6ad-0c8ddff55c6c&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Health care act is constitutional</title>
    <link href="http://www.inforum.com/event/article/id/274516/group/Opinion/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-04-05:/commentary/8040470</id>
    <updated>2010-04-05T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>In-Forum</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 The health care reform act, HR 3590 and HR 4872, is consistent with the Constitution. Claims to the contrary are political, not legal. ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.inforum.com/event/article/id/274516/group/Opinion/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Doctors&amp;#39; Offices Invaded</title>
    <link href="http://mensnewsdaily.com/2010/04/05/doctors-offices-invaded/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-04-03:/commentary/8030651</id>
    <updated>2010-04-03T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Men&amp;#39;s News Daily</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 You can find the bill on thomas.gov using its number, widely omitted from lamestream reports, HR 3590. Unreported in the floods of reporting on this ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://mensnewsdaily.com/2010/04/05/doctors-offices-invaded/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Mailbag: How many more surprises?</title>
    <link href="http://www.democratherald.com/news/opinion/mailbag/article_f8f8934a-3ede-11df-9741-001cc4c002e0.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-04-02:/commentary/8026282</id>
    <updated>2010-04-02T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Albany Democrat Herald</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 Section 5210 of HR 3590, titled &#8220;Establishing a Ready Reserve Corps&#8221; (within the USPHS), says the force must be ready for &#8220;involuntary calls to active duty ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.democratherald.com/news/opinion/mailbag/article_f8f8934a-3ede-11df-9741-001cc4c002e0.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.seattlepi.com/business/1310ap_us_health_overhaul_medicare.html?source=mypi" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-04-02:/commentary/8026280</id>
    <updated>2010-04-02T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Hawaii 24/7</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 The historic Health Care Reform law is actually made up of two bills, HR 3590, the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act and HR 3509, ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.seattlepi.com/business/1310ap_us_health_overhaul_medicare.html?source=mypi&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Orr supports challenge</title>
    <link href="http://www.alvaradopost.com/articles/2010/04/02/news/doc4bb66455e2d43361698018.txt" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-04-01:/commentary/8026281</id>
    <updated>2010-04-01T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Alvarado Post (subscription)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 AUSTIN, Texas &#8211; Following the passage of HR 3590, &#8220;The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act,&#8221; by the US House of Representatives, members of the Texas ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.alvaradopost.com/articles/2010/04/02/news/doc4bb66455e2d43361698018.txt&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2010/03/26/AR2010032605600.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-04-01:/commentary/8021726</id>
    <updated>2010-04-01T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>libcom.org</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 After years of debate, President Barack Obama signed HR 3590 into law on March 23rd, 2010, heralding a new chapter in health care for millions of Americans. ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2010/03/26/AR2010032605600.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>GOP Challenger In Stupak&amp;#39;s District Capitalizing On Health Reform Vote</title>
    <link href="http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/184262.php" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-04-01:/commentary/8021665</id>
    <updated>2010-04-01T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Medical News Today (press release)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 Since the March 21 vote on health reform legislation (HR 3590), interest in Dan Benishek&amp;#39;s Republican primary campaign for Rep. Bart Stupak&amp;#39;s (D-Mich. ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/184262.php&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Does Obamacare really require implanted microchips?</title>
    <link href="http://www.examiner.com/x-11781-Carroll-County-Conservative-Examiner~y2010m4d2-Does-Obamacare-really-require-implanted-microchips" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-04-01:/commentary/8021664</id>
    <updated>2010-04-01T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Examiner.com</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 The bill that was recently passed by Congress over the objections of the majority the country was HR 3590, &#8220;the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.&#8221; ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.examiner.com/x-11781-Carroll-County-Conservative-Examiner~y2010m4d2-Does-Obamacare-really-require-implanted-microchips&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://prescriptions.blogs.nytimes.com/2010/04/02/sebelius-begins-push-for-high-risk-pools/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-04-01:/commentary/8021662</id>
    <updated>2010-04-01T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>New York Times (blog)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 As you are aware, on March 23, 2010, the President signed into law HR 3590, the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (Public Law 111-148). ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://prescriptions.blogs.nytimes.com/2010/04/02/sebelius-begins-push-for-high-risk-pools/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Gibbons Will Sue Over Healthcare &#8220;Reform&#8221;</title>
    <link href="http://www.bloggernews.net/124205" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-04-01:/commentary/8021661</id>
    <updated>2010-04-01T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Blogger News Network (blog)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 The president signed HR 3590 into law earlier this week on behalf of his mother, who battled cancer, and many other uninsured Americans. ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.bloggernews.net/124205&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Get ready for health insurance slumlords</title>
    <link href="http://www.thedenverdailynews.com/article.php?aID=7912" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-04-01:/commentary/8014862</id>
    <updated>2010-04-01T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Denver Daily News</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 The recently passed HR 3590 will impose them nationally, and some politicians in Colorado want more. Insurance price controls will make your insurer act ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.thedenverdailynews.com/article.php?aID=7912&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Passage of Health Reform Legislation Introduces New Era of Prevention</title>
    <link href="http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/passage-of-health-reform-legislation-introduces-new-era-of-prevention-89698682.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-03-31:/commentary/8026283</id>
    <updated>2010-03-31T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>PR Newswire (press release)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 HR 3590 promotes evidence-based clinical and community prevention with increased funding; incentives for local governments to improve community wellness; ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/passage-of-health-reform-legislation-introduces-new-era-of-prevention-89698682.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>ObamaCare Lowdown: What Exactly Will the Health Reform Bill Do?</title>
    <link href="http://www.lifesitenews.com/ldn/2010/apr/10040115.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-03-31:/commentary/8014845</id>
    <updated>2010-03-31T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Lifesite</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 Backers of the Senate health care bill introduced to the House, HR 3590, have frequently dismissed pro-lifers&amp;#39; concerns over abortion funding in general. ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.lifesitenews.com/ldn/2010/apr/10040115.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>RxNews Recap for Thursday 04-01-10</title>
    <link href="http://biomedreports.com/articles/most-popular/34775-rxnews-recap-for-thursday-04-01-10.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-03-31:/commentary/7997567</id>
    <updated>2010-03-31T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>BioMedReports (subscription)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 Medtronic, Inc. (NYSE: MDT) commended the US Congress and President for signing HR 3590, the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act legislation that ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://biomedreports.com/articles/most-popular/34775-rxnews-recap-for-thursday-04-01-10.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Health Care Reform and Corporate Wellness</title>
    <link href="http://blogs.payscale.com/compensation/2010/04/health-care-reform-and-human-resources-wellness-programs.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-03-31:/commentary/7997566</id>
    <updated>2010-03-31T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>PayScale (blog)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 Delving deep into the 2400 document entitled HR 3590 the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, you can find the following changes which may impact ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://blogs.payscale.com/compensation/2010/04/health-care-reform-and-human-resources-wellness-programs.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.examiner.com/x-32288-Spokane-Political-Buzz-Examiner~y2010m4d1-The-legal-basis-for-Rob-McKennas-suit-over-Health-Care" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-03-31:/commentary/7997528</id>
    <updated>2010-03-31T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Examiner.com</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 ... a new universal healthcare regime, titled the &amp;quot;Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act,&amp;quot; HR 3590 signed into law by the President on March 23rd, ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.examiner.com/x-32288-Spokane-Political-Buzz-Examiner~y2010m4d1-The-legal-basis-for-Rob-McKennas-suit-over-Health-Care&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>White House Fires Back On Part D Change</title>
    <link href="http://www.lifeandhealthinsurancenews.com/News/2010/4/Pages/White-House-Fires-Back-On-Part-D-Change.aspx" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-03-31:/commentary/7997526</id>
    <updated>2010-03-31T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>National Underwriter Life and Health Insurance News</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 PPACA, the new health system change law based on HR 3590, now requires affected employers to deduct the 28% federal retiree drug benefit plan subsidy ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.lifeandhealthinsurancenews.com/News/2010/4/Pages/White-House-Fires-Back-On-Part-D-Change.aspx&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Medtronic Commends U.S. Congress and President for Including National Pain ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.marketwatch.com/story/medtronic-commends-us-congress-and-president-for-including-national-pain-care-policy-act-in-healthcare-reform-legislation-to-address-barriers-to-and-solutions-for-effective-pain-management-2010-04-01?reflink=MW_news_stmp" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-03-31:/commentary/7997524</id>
    <updated>2010-03-31T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>MarketWatch (press release)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 For more information on the National Pain Care Policy Act of 2009 in HR 3590, the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act signed by the President, ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.marketwatch.com/story/medtronic-commends-us-congress-and-president-for-including-national-pain-care-policy-act-in-healthcare-reform-legislation-to-address-barriers-to-and-solutions-for-effective-pain-management-2010-04-01?reflink=MW_news_stmp&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Obama&amp;#39;s Defining Lie</title>
    <link href="http://www.humanevents.com/article.php?id=36283" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-03-31:/commentary/7994749</id>
    <updated>2010-03-31T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Human Events (blog)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 &amp;quot;You asked about the total budgetary impact of enacting the reconciliation proposal (the amendment to HR 4872), the Senate-passed health bill (HR 3590) and ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.humanevents.com/article.php?id=36283&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>13 state attorneys general challenge health care law</title>
    <link href="http://kingsvillerecord.our-hometown.com/news/2010-03-31/Editorial/13_state_attorneys_general_challenge_health_care_l.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-03-30:/commentary/8021663</id>
    <updated>2010-03-30T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Kingsville Record</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 Congress narrowly passed HR 3590, The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, on March 21. President Barack Obama signed the act into law on March 23. ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://kingsvillerecord.our-hometown.com/news/2010-03-31/Editorial/13_state_attorneys_general_challenge_health_care_l.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.lehighvalleylive.com/today/index.ssf/2010/04/opinion_states_suit_on_health-.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-03-30:/commentary/7997525</id>
    <updated>2010-03-30T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Kingsville Record</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 Congress narrowly passed HR 3590, The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, on March 21. President Barack Obama signed the act into law on March 23. ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.lehighvalleylive.com/today/index.ssf/2010/04/opinion_states_suit_on_health-.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Harlan Stern fills vacant seat on hospital board</title>
    <link href="http://www.holyokeenterprise.com/index.php?option=com_content&amp;amp;view=article&amp;amp;id=1832:harlan-stern-fills-vacant-seat-on-hospital-board&amp;amp;catid=34:local-news&amp;amp;Itemid=34" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-03-30:/commentary/7994529</id>
    <updated>2010-03-30T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Holyoke Enterprise</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 One of the larger topics of the week was the House passage of the Patient Protection and Affordable Health Care Act (HR 3590). The reform package passed ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.holyokeenterprise.com/index.php?option=com_content&amp;amp;view=article&amp;amp;id=1832:harlan-stern-fills-vacant-seat-on-hospital-board&amp;amp;catid=34:local-news&amp;amp;Itemid=34&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Medicare physicians receive temporary reprieve from pending pay cut</title>
    <link href="http://www.mcknights.com/medicare-physicians-receive-temporary-reprieve-from-pending-pay-cut/article/166964/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-03-30:/commentary/7994513</id>
    <updated>2010-03-30T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>McKnight&amp;#39;s Long Term Care News</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 The legislation makes changes to the Senate bill (HR 3590) that the president signed into law last week. These two comprise the sweeping healthcare reform ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.mcknights.com/medicare-physicians-receive-temporary-reprieve-from-pending-pay-cut/article/166964/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>State Lawmakers at Odds Over Anti-Health Care Reform Lawsuit</title>
    <link href="http://www.californiahealthline.org/articles/2010/3/31/state-lawmakers-at-odds-over-antihealth-care-reform-lawsuit.aspx" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-03-30:/commentary/7994511</id>
    <updated>2010-03-30T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>California Healthline</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 The attorneys general on March 23 launched the lawsuit just hours after President Obama signed the Senate health reform bill (HR 3590) into law. ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.californiahealthline.org/articles/2010/3/31/state-lawmakers-at-odds-over-antihealth-care-reform-lawsuit.aspx&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Congressman Tom Perriello&amp;#39;s Washington Report</title>
    <link href="http://www.wpcva.com/articles/2010/03/31/chatham/opinion/opinion10.txt" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-03-30:/commentary/7994509</id>
    <updated>2010-03-30T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Chatham Star Tribune</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 HR 3590, the Patient Protection and Affordability Act, and HR 4872, the Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act of 2010, provide all Americans with ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.wpcva.com/articles/2010/03/31/chatham/opinion/opinion10.txt&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Health Care Reform = Big Brother Just Arrived and Is Here To Stay!</title>
    <link href="http://beforeitsnews.com/news/29137/Health_Care_Reform_Big_Brother_Just_Arrived_and_Is_Here_To_Stay.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-03-30:/commentary/7994504</id>
    <updated>2010-03-30T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Before It&amp;#39;s News</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 On March 23, 2010, President Obama signed into law HR 3590, the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA). One week later, on March 30, 2010, ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://beforeitsnews.com/news/29137/Health_Care_Reform_Big_Brother_Just_Arrived_and_Is_Here_To_Stay.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Health Care Reform Law Poised to Make Health Care Safer</title>
    <link href="http://www.earthtimes.org/articles/show/health-care-reform-law-poised-to-make-health-care-safer,1228369.shtml" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-03-30:/commentary/7994503</id>
    <updated>2010-03-30T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Earthtimes (press release)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 [HR 3590, Title III, Subtitle A, Sec 3001, p. 235] Reducing costly hospital readmissions: The new law requires HHS to calculate the actual and predicted ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.earthtimes.org/articles/show/health-care-reform-law-poised-to-make-health-care-safer,1228369.shtml&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Letter: Blame Tierney, not Brown, for health care reform</title>
    <link href="http://www.eagletribune.com/puopinion/local_story_091001830.html?keyword=secondarystory" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-03-30:/commentary/7994502</id>
    <updated>2010-03-30T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Eagle Tribune</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 To those angry over the passage of HR 3590, do not be angry at Sen. Brown. He held them at bay for three entire months &#8212; no small feat. ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.eagletribune.com/puopinion/local_story_091001830.html?keyword=secondarystory&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>HR 3590 has got to go</title>
    <link href="http://www.cnsnews.com/public/checker.aspx?rsrcID=63573" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-03-30:/commentary/7994501</id>
    <updated>2010-03-30T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>CNSNews.com</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 I can&amp;#39;t find out why, in that pesky HR 3590, of all the things the Congress could have chosen to tax to help pay for the 30 million additional people to be ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.cnsnews.com/public/checker.aspx?rsrcID=63573&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://blog.nj.com/njv_editorial_page/2010/03/abortion_and_the_health_care_r.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-03-30:/commentary/7987856</id>
    <updated>2010-03-30T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Natchez Democrat</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 The disastrous health care package consisted of two bills: the Senate-passed HR 3590, The Patient Protection and Affordable Health Care Act, which passed by ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://blog.nj.com/njv_editorial_page/2010/03/abortion_and_the_health_care_r.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Milliman: Expect The PPACA Package To Lead To Intense Regulatory Scrutiny</title>
    <link href="http://www.lifeandhealthinsurancenews.com/News/2010/3/Pages/Milliman-Expect-The-PPACA-Package-To-Lead-To-Intense-Regulatory-Scrutiny-.aspx" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-03-29:/commentary/7994745</id>
    <updated>2010-03-29T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>National Underwriter Life and Health Insurance News</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 ... the Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act of 2010, according to Milliman Inc. PPACA was created by HR 3590 and HCERA, which was signed into law ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.lifeandhealthinsurancenews.com/News/2010/3/Pages/Milliman-Expect-The-PPACA-Package-To-Lead-To-Intense-Regulatory-Scrutiny-.aspx&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Letters: Health costs to increase</title>
    <link href="http://detnews.com/article/20100330/OPINION01/3300320/Letters--Health-costs-to-increase" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-03-29:/commentary/7994743</id>
    <updated>2010-03-29T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>The Detroit News</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 President Obama has a very unusual perspective of how American government works when he made the following comments after the passage of HR 3590: &amp;quot;We proved ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://detnews.com/article/20100330/OPINION01/3300320/Letters--Health-costs-to-increase&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Perriello News by Rep. Tom Perriello</title>
    <link href="http://www.wpcva.com/articles/2010/03/30/brookneal/opinion/opinion99.txt" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-03-29:/commentary/7994527</id>
    <updated>2010-03-29T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Brookneal Union Star</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 HR 3590, the Patient Protection and Affordability Act, and HR 4872, the Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act of 2010, provide all Americans with ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.wpcva.com/articles/2010/03/30/brookneal/opinion/opinion99.txt&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Health Reform Law Includes $250 Million For Abstinence-Only Programs</title>
    <link href="http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/183884.php" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-03-29:/commentary/7994524</id>
    <updated>2010-03-29T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Medical News Today (press release)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 A &amp;quot;little-noticed provision&amp;quot; in the recently signed health care reform law (HR 3590) will grant $250 million over five years to state programs encouraging ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/183884.php&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Health Care Reform: Whither Property Tax Exemptions for Hospitals?</title>
    <link href="http://www.mondaq.com/article.asp?articleid=97056" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-03-29:/commentary/7994522</id>
    <updated>2010-03-29T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Mondaq News Alerts (registration)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 On March 22, 2010, the day after the historic passage by the House of Representatives of HR 3590, the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.mondaq.com/article.asp?articleid=97056&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Role of Public Hospitals Unclear Under Health Care Reform Law</title>
    <link href="http://www.californiahealthline.org/articles/2010/3/30/role-of-public-hospitals-unclear-under-health-care-reform-law.aspx" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-03-29:/commentary/7994521</id>
    <updated>2010-03-29T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>California Healthline</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 The federal health care reform law (HR 3590) is raising new questions about the role of public hospitals, the San Bernardino Sun reports. ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.californiahealthline.org/articles/2010/3/30/role-of-public-hospitals-unclear-under-health-care-reform-law.aspx&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Obama Signs &amp;#39;Corrections Bill,&amp;#39; Completes Health Reform Efforts</title>
    <link href="http://www.californiahealthline.org/articles/2010/3/30/obama-signs-corrections-bill-completes-health-reform-efforts.aspx" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-03-29:/commentary/7994516</id>
    <updated>2010-03-29T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>California Healthline</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 ... the budget reconciliation process in the Senate -- makes changes to specific provisions in the health reform bill (HR 3590) Obama signed last week. ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.californiahealthline.org/articles/2010/3/30/obama-signs-corrections-bill-completes-health-reform-efforts.aspx&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>A case for nullification</title>
    <link href="http://www.dailyamerican.com/articles/2010/03/30/opinion/letters_to_editor/letter014.txt" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-03-29:/commentary/7994507</id>
    <updated>2010-03-29T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Daily American Online</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 There has been quite a lot of hype in the past week over the passage of HR 3590, the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (dubbed Obamacare by many) ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.dailyamerican.com/articles/2010/03/30/opinion/letters_to_editor/letter014.txt&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>13 state attorneys general challenge new federal health care law</title>
    <link href="http://www.wilsoncountynews.com/article.php?id=26577&amp;amp;n=editorial-13-state-attorneys-general-challenge-new-federal-health-care-law" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-03-29:/commentary/7994506</id>
    <updated>2010-03-29T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Wilson County News</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 Congress narrowly passed HR 3590, The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, on March 21. President Barack Obama signed the act into law on March 23. ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.wilsoncountynews.com/article.php?id=26577&amp;amp;n=editorial-13-state-attorneys-general-challenge-new-federal-health-care-law&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://prescriptions.blogs.nytimes.com/2010/03/30/the-last-piece-in-place/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-03-29:/commentary/7987857</id>
    <updated>2010-03-29T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Canada Views</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 HR 3590 secures these rights for every American by ensuring them access to quality, affordable healthcare. While waiting for President Obama to sign the ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://prescriptions.blogs.nytimes.com/2010/03/30/the-last-piece-in-place/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.reuters.com/article/idUSN2017888120100330" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-03-29:/commentary/7987833</id>
    <updated>2010-03-29T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Canada Views</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 HR 3590 secures these rights for every American by ensuring them access to quality, affordable healthcare. While waiting for President Obama to sign the ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.reuters.com/article/idUSN2017888120100330&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.nationalpost.com/life/health/story.html?id=685de277-a03e-4f2a-b0ff-e02985f95e37" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-03-29:/commentary/7980631</id>
    <updated>2010-03-29T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Canada Views</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 HR 3590 secures these rights for every American by ensuring them access to quality, affordable healthcare. While waiting for President Obama to sign the ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.nationalpost.com/life/health/story.html?id=685de277-a03e-4f2a-b0ff-e02985f95e37&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://blogs.kansas.com/weblog/2010/03/why-stupak-voted-for-health-care-reform/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-03-29:/commentary/7980613</id>
    <updated>2010-03-29T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Medical News Today (press release)</name>
    </author>
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 is &amp;quot;taking fire&amp;quot; from both sides of the abortion-rights debate after supporting an agreement with the White House on the heath reform law&amp;#39;s (HR 3590) ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://blogs.kansas.com/weblog/2010/03/why-stupak-voted-for-health-care-reform/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title></title>
    <link href="http://blog.pharmtech.com/2010/03/30/will-comparative-effectiveness-under-healthcare-reform-change-drug-development/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-03-29:/commentary/7980612</id>
    <updated>2010-03-29T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Pharmaceutical Technology Magazine (blog)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 One week after President Barack Obama signed the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (HR 3590), the sweeping healthcare reform legislation into law ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://blog.pharmtech.com/2010/03/30/will-comparative-effectiveness-under-healthcare-reform-change-drug-development/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title></title>
    <link href="http://tpmlivewire.talkingpointsmemo.com/2010/03/aarp-ceo-obama-has-marked-the-beginning-of-a-better-healthier-america.php" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-03-29:/commentary/7980610</id>
    <updated>2010-03-29T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Canada Views</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 HR 3590 secures these rights for every American by ensuring them access to quality, affordable healthcare. While waiting for President Obama to sign the ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://tpmlivewire.talkingpointsmemo.com/2010/03/aarp-ceo-obama-has-marked-the-beginning-of-a-better-healthier-america.php&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Congressional Health Care Update, March 12, 2010</title>
    <link href="http://www.mondaq.com/unitedstates/article.asp?articleid=96546" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-03-28:/commentary/7997527</id>
    <updated>2010-03-28T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Mondaq News Alerts (registration)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 The House could vote on the Senate approved bill (HR 3590) as early as Sunday and if passed by the House, the bill would then be sent to the President for ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.mondaq.com/unitedstates/article.asp?articleid=96546&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.americanprogress.org/issues/2010/03/snapshot032910.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-03-28:/commentary/7994747</id>
    <updated>2010-03-28T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Mondaq News Alerts (registration)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 The House could vote on the Senate approved bill (HR 3590) as early as Sunday and if passed by the House, the bill would then be sent to the President for ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.americanprogress.org/issues/2010/03/snapshot032910.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Reaction to health care overhaul mixed among local health care professionals</title>
    <link href="http://www.madisonpress.com/local.asp?ID=1941&amp;amp;Story=3" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-03-28:/commentary/7994510</id>
    <updated>2010-03-28T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>London Madison Press</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 Local reaction to passage of HR 3590, the Obama Administration&amp;#39;s controversial overhaul of the country&amp;#39;s ailing health care system, ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.madisonpress.com/local.asp?ID=1941&amp;amp;Story=3&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.reuters.com/article/idUSTRE62Q0AN20100327" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-03-28:/commentary/7980611</id>
    <updated>2010-03-28T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Mondaq News Alerts (registration)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 The House could vote on the Senate approved bill (HR 3590) as early as Sunday and if passed by the House, the bill would then be sent to the President for ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.reuters.com/article/idUSTRE62Q0AN20100327&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://worldnewsvine.com/2010/03/congress-to-investigate-corporate-giants-att-caterpillar-deere-and-verizon/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-03-28:/commentary/7977732</id>
    <updated>2010-03-28T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>WorldNewsVine (blog)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 ... 2010, the President signed into law comprehensive health care reform legislation under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (HR 3590). ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://worldnewsvine.com/2010/03/congress-to-investigate-corporate-giants-att-caterpillar-deere-and-verizon/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>News brief 28DCROLL_S</title>
    <link href="http://www.thenewstribune.com/2010/03/28/1126366/news-brief-28dcrolls.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-03-27:/commentary/8154804</id>
    <updated>2010-03-27T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>TheNewsTribune.com</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 Health-bill passage: Voting 219 for and 212 against, the House on March 21 sent President Barack Obama a Senate-passed bill (HR 3590) overhauling American ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.thenewstribune.com/2010/03/28/1126366/news-brief-28dcrolls.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Area Votes in Congress | Philadelphia Inquirer | 03/28/2010</title>
    <link href="http://www.philly.com/philly/news/local/89343697.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-03-27:/commentary/7994508</id>
    <updated>2010-03-27T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Philadelphia Inquirer</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 Voting 219-212, the House sent President Obama a Senate-passed bill (HR 3590) overhauling American health care, which he signed into law. ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.philly.com/philly/news/local/89343697.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://thecaucus.blogs.nytimes.com/2010/03/28/democrats-cheer-now-but-grim-november-may-lie-ahead/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-03-27:/commentary/7987834</id>
    <updated>2010-03-27T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Prescott Daily Courier</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 HR 3590, what we all call The Health Care bill, has passed the US House and President Barack Obama signed it. So, we will test the four fallacies of ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://thecaucus.blogs.nytimes.com/2010/03/28/democrats-cheer-now-but-grim-november-may-lie-ahead/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.cnn.com/2010/POLITICS/03/29/pol.heath.care/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-03-27:/commentary/7977731</id>
    <updated>2010-03-27T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Prescott Daily Courier</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 HR 3590, what we all call The Health Care bill, has passed the US House and President Barack Obama signed it. So, we will test the four fallacies of ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.cnn.com/2010/POLITICS/03/29/pol.heath.care/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://thecaucus.blogs.nytimes.com/2010/03/27/palin-rallies-tea-party-activists-in-reids-nevada-hometown/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-03-27:/commentary/7977703</id>
    <updated>2010-03-27T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Examiner.com</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 ... Leader in November, and to also send him the message that Americans aren&amp;#39;t happy with the recent passage of the Healthcare Reform Bill, HR 3590. ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://thecaucus.blogs.nytimes.com/2010/03/27/palin-rallies-tea-party-activists-in-reids-nevada-hometown/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.reuters.com/article/idUSTRE62S3L620100329" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-03-27:/commentary/7977700</id>
    <updated>2010-03-27T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Prescott Daily Courier</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 HR 3590, what we all call The Health Care bill, has passed the US House and President Barack Obama signed it. So, we will test the four fallacies of ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.reuters.com/article/idUSTRE62S3L620100329&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.usatoday.com/news/nation/2010-03-25-tea-party-express_N.htm" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-03-27:/commentary/7971141</id>
    <updated>2010-03-27T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Examiner.com</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 ... Leader in November, and to also send him the message that Americans aren&amp;#39;t happy with the recent passage of the Healthcare Reform Bill, HR 3590. ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.usatoday.com/news/nation/2010-03-25-tea-party-express_N.htm&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.nydailynews.com/news/politics/2010/03/27/2010-03-27_new_law_takes_good_medicare_of_granny.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-03-27:/commentary/7971139</id>
    <updated>2010-03-27T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Prescott Daily Courier</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 HR 3590, what we all call The Health Care bill, has passed the US House and President Barack Obama signed it. So, we will test the four fallacies of ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.nydailynews.com/news/politics/2010/03/27/2010-03-27_new_law_takes_good_medicare_of_granny.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/northamerica/usa/7519350/Republicans-force-new-House-vote-on-US-health-bill.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-03-26:/commentary/7965895</id>
    <updated>2010-03-26T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Lexology (registration)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 On Sunday, March 21, the House passed the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (HR 3590) (PPACA), which was previously passed by the Senate on ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/northamerica/usa/7519350/Republicans-force-new-House-vote-on-US-health-bill.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Psychiatric health association applauds signing of The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act</title>
    <link href="http://www.news-medical.net/news/20100327/Psychiatric-health-association-applauds-signing-of-The-Patient-Protection-and-Affordable-Care-Act.aspx" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-03-26:/commentary/7960684</id>
    <updated>2010-03-26T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>News-Medical.net</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
...Affordable Care Act (H.R.3590):  Today President Barack Obama signed into law The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (H.R.3590). As an association representing behavioral healthcare professionals and organizations, we are committed to improving &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.news-medical.net/news/20100327/Psychiatric-health-association-applauds-signing-of-The-Patient-Protection-and-Affordable-Care-Act.aspx&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>HealthCare: One Victory, Many Battles</title>
    <link href="http://blackstarnews.com/news/135/ARTICLE/6413/2010-03-26.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-03-25:/commentary/7994746</id>
    <updated>2010-03-25T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Black Star News</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (HR 3590) passed by a vote of 219-212 in the House of Representatives. Among other things, this bill would: ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://blackstarnews.com/news/135/ARTICLE/6413/2010-03-26.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>HR 3590 Largely Ignores COBRA Subsidies for Displaced Workers</title>
    <link href="http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/2828004/hr_3590_largely_ignores_cobra_subsidies.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-03-25:/commentary/7994505</id>
    <updated>2010-03-25T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Associated Content</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 That&amp;#39;s one reason why I had mixed feelings about the passage of HR 3590, also known as the Patient Protection and Affordable Health Care Act. President ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/2828004/hr_3590_largely_ignores_cobra_subsidies.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://abcnews.go.com/Politics/big-question-pay-health-care/story?id=10195914" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-03-25:/commentary/7987858</id>
    <updated>2010-03-25T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Lexology (registration)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 As all of our clients know, President Obama signed into law the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (HR 3590) on March 23, 2010. ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://abcnews.go.com/Politics/big-question-pay-health-care/story?id=10195914&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-503544_162-20001130-503544.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-03-25:/commentary/7987835</id>
    <updated>2010-03-25T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Lexology (registration)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 As all of our clients know, President Obama signed into law the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (HR 3590) on March 23, 2010. ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-503544_162-20001130-503544.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.boston.com/news/nation/articles/2010/03/23/major_health_care_changes_wont_take_place_until_2014/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-03-25:/commentary/7977702</id>
    <updated>2010-03-25T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Lexology (registration)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 As all of our clients know, President Obama signed into law the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (HR 3590) on March 23, 2010. ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.boston.com/news/nation/articles/2010/03/23/major_health_care_changes_wont_take_place_until_2014/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/world/health-care-bill-heads-to-obamas-desk/article1508331/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-03-25:/commentary/7971162</id>
    <updated>2010-03-25T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Lexology (registration)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 As all of our clients know, President Obama signed into law the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (HR 3590) on March 23, 2010. ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/world/health-care-bill-heads-to-obamas-desk/article1508331/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.texasinsider.org/?p=24454" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-03-25:/commentary/7965900</id>
    <updated>2010-03-25T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Texas Insider</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 AUSTIN, TEXAS &#8211; Following the passage of HR 3590, &#8220;The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act&#8221;, by the US House of Representatives, members of the Texas ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.texasinsider.org/?p=24454&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://weblogs.baltimoresun.com/entertainment/books/blog/2010/03/health_care_bill_seven_pulitze.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-03-25:/commentary/7965896</id>
    <updated>2010-03-25T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>San Antonio Express</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 Suspicion can now be examined against the actual words making up the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, contained in HR 3590. ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://weblogs.baltimoresun.com/entertainment/books/blog/2010/03/health_care_bill_seven_pulitze.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2010/03/26/AR2010032602357.html?hpid=topnews" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-03-25:/commentary/7965893</id>
    <updated>2010-03-25T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Black Star News</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (HR 3590) passed by a vote of 219-212 in the House of Representatives. Among other things, this bill would: ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2010/03/26/AR2010032602357.html?hpid=topnews&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://blog.pharmtech.com/2010/03/26/healthcare-reform-passes-final-legislative-hurdle-so-what%E2%80%99s-next/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-03-25:/commentary/7959986</id>
    <updated>2010-03-25T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Pharmaceutical Technology Magazine (blog)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 Title VII, &#8220;Biologics Price Competition and Innovation,&#8221; of HR 3590, which was signed into law earlier this week, establishes a regulatory pathway for ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://blog.pharmtech.com/2010/03/26/healthcare-reform-passes-final-legislative-hurdle-so-what%E2%80%99s-next/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.truthdig.com/report/item/a_healthy_start_with_loopholes_20100324/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-03-25:/commentary/7959984</id>
    <updated>2010-03-25T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Heritage.org (blog)</name>
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 Senators voted on many amendments to the reconciliation bill passed by the House as a &#8220;fix&#8221; to the massive Senate health bill, HR 3590. ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.truthdig.com/report/item/a_healthy_start_with_loopholes_20100324/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.wellsvilledaily.com/opinions/x1664777915/ANDREW-HARRIS-Blog-This-doesnt-feel-like-reform" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-03-25:/commentary/7959983</id>
    <updated>2010-03-25T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Wellsville Daily Reporter</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 HR 3590 barely addressed the issue of malpractice reform and the powerful trial lawyer lobby greased a lot of wheels to make it so. ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.wellsvilledaily.com/opinions/x1664777915/ANDREW-HARRIS-Blog-This-doesnt-feel-like-reform&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.sdnn.com/sandiego/2010-03-22/health-fitness/a-closer-look-at-the-health-care-overhaul-bill" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-03-25:/commentary/7959981</id>
    <updated>2010-03-25T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>San Antonio Express</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 Suspicion can now be examined against the actual words making up the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, contained in HR 3590. ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.sdnn.com/sandiego/2010-03-22/health-fitness/a-closer-look-at-the-health-care-overhaul-bill&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://beta.thehindu.com/news/international/article304308.ece" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-03-25:/commentary/7959980</id>
    <updated>2010-03-25T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Black Star News</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (HR 3590) passed by a vote of 219-212 in the House of Representatives. Among other things, this bill would: ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://beta.thehindu.com/news/international/article304308.ece&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.wivb.com/dpps/elections/us_politics/texas-ag-promises-health-care-lawsuit-_3285875" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-03-25:/commentary/7950506</id>
    <updated>2010-03-25T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Houston Chronicle</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 ... HR 3590 (the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act) just passed by the United States Congress and signed by President Barack Obama on Tuesday, ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.wivb.com/dpps/elections/us_politics/texas-ag-promises-health-care-lawsuit-_3285875&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://beta.thehindu.com/health/policy-and-issues/article305018.ece" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-03-25:/commentary/7950499</id>
    <updated>2010-03-25T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Examiner.com</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 Though it didn&amp;#39;t draw the media or public attention that HR 3590 or the Patient Protection Affordable Care Act did, the Reconciliation Bill, HR 4872 or the ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://beta.thehindu.com/health/policy-and-issues/article305018.ece&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Health Reform Boosts Funding to Community Health Centers</title>
    <link href="http://www.californiahealthline.org/articles/2010/3/25/health-reform-boosts-funding-to-community-health-centers.aspx" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-03-24:/commentary/8139227</id>
    <updated>2010-03-24T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>California Healthline</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 Federally funded community health centers will receive an additional $10 billion over five years under the health care reform bill (HR 3590) signed into law ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.californiahealthline.org/articles/2010/3/25/health-reform-boosts-funding-to-community-health-centers.aspx&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://blog.mlive.com/capitolchronicles/2010/04/the_truth_about_bart_stupak.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-03-24:/commentary/8087967</id>
    <updated>2010-03-24T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>The Michigan News</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 Under the new health care reform legislation, HR 3590, the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, 44000 uninsured residents of Michigan&amp;#39;s First ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://blog.mlive.com/capitolchronicles/2010/04/the_truth_about_bart_stupak.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.michnews.org/2010/03/25/stupak-attends-signing-of-health-care-reform-bill/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-03-24:/commentary/8054438</id>
    <updated>2010-03-24T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>The Michigan News</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 Under the new health care reform legislation, HR 3590, the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, 44000 uninsured residents of Michigan&amp;#39;s First ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.michnews.org/2010/03/25/stupak-attends-signing-of-health-care-reform-bill/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Roll Call Report</title>
    <link href="http://www.pioneerlocal.com/libertyville/news/2119281,pioneer-press-rollcall-032510-s1.article" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-03-24:/commentary/8021676</id>
    <updated>2010-03-24T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Libertyville Review</name>
    </author>
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 A yes vote was to pass the bill (HR 3590) over unanimous Republican opposition. Replacement Health Bill: Members then passed, 220-211, a bill similar to HR ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.pioneerlocal.com/libertyville/news/2119281,pioneer-press-rollcall-032510-s1.article&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Families of Spinal Muscular Atrophy Guide to Impact of Health Care Reform on ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.fsma.org/LatestNews/index.cfm?ID=5055&amp;amp;TYPE=1150" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-03-24:/commentary/8021671</id>
    <updated>2010-03-24T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Families of Spinal Muscular Atrophy</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (HR 3590) was signed into law by President Obama on Tuesday, March 23. A &#8220;corrections&#8221; bill that is designed ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.fsma.org/LatestNews/index.cfm?ID=5055&amp;amp;TYPE=1150&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title></title>
    <link href="http://blog.mlive.com/capitolchronicles/2010/03/bart_stupak_the_moderate_from.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-03-24:/commentary/8021670</id>
    <updated>2010-03-24T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>The Michigan News</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 Under the new health care reform legislation, HR 3590, the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, 44000 uninsured residents of Michigan&amp;#39;s First ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://blog.mlive.com/capitolchronicles/2010/03/bart_stupak_the_moderate_from.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.nj.com/news/index.ssf/2010/03/nj_doctors_group_sue_to_overtu.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-03-24:/commentary/7994748</id>
    <updated>2010-03-24T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Families of Spinal Muscular Atrophy</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (HR 3590) was signed into law by President Obama on Tuesday, March 23. A &#8220;corrections&#8221; bill that is designed ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.nj.com/news/index.ssf/2010/03/nj_doctors_group_sue_to_overtu.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Letters from our readers Valley Times</title>
    <link href="http://www.contracostatimes.com/opinion/ci_14749766" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-03-24:/commentary/7994514</id>
    <updated>2010-03-24T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Contra Costa Times</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 The Senate &amp;quot;health care&amp;quot; bill, HR 3590, uses the number of a House of Representatives bill passed in 2009, concerning homebuyer tax credits, the original ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.contracostatimes.com/opinion/ci_14749766&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2010/03/24/politics/main6330039.shtml" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-03-24:/commentary/7965897</id>
    <updated>2010-03-24T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>The Michigan News</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 Under the new health care reform legislation, HR 3590, the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, 44000 uninsured residents of Michigan&amp;#39;s First ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2010/03/24/politics/main6330039.shtml&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.opposingviews.com/i/8-ways-health-care-reform-will-affect-you" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-03-24:/commentary/7959985</id>
    <updated>2010-03-24T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>California Healthline</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 Federally funded community health centers will receive an additional $10 billion over five years under the health care reform bill (HR 3590) signed into law ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.opposingviews.com/i/8-ways-health-care-reform-will-affect-you&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.firstthings.com/blogs/secondhandsmoke/2010/03/25/obamacare-inexplicable-failure-to-relieve-doctor-shortage/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-03-24:/commentary/7950509</id>
    <updated>2010-03-24T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>First Things (blog)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 The measure, HR 3590, is expected to extend insurance coverage to an additional 32 million people&#8212;a fact applauded by dozens of health- and higher-education ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.firstthings.com/blogs/secondhandsmoke/2010/03/25/obamacare-inexplicable-failure-to-relieve-doctor-shortage/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://worldnewsvine.com/2010/03/fixes-bill-the-saga-continues-heading-back-to-house-for-vote/comment-page-1/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-03-24:/commentary/7950503</id>
    <updated>2010-03-24T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>National Underwriter Life and Health Insurance News</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 President Obama already has signed the PPACA bill, HR 3590, into law. That bill will lead to many major changes, such as the creation of a health insurance ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://worldnewsvine.com/2010/03/fixes-bill-the-saga-continues-heading-back-to-house-for-vote/comment-page-1/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
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    <title></title>
    <link href="http://new.whtc.com/news/articles/2010/mar/22/west-michigan-republicans-vote-against-healthcare-/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-03-24:/commentary/7950502</id>
    <updated>2010-03-24T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>The Michigan News</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 Under the new health care reform legislation, HR 3590, the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, 44000 uninsured residents of Michigan&amp;#39;s First ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://new.whtc.com/news/articles/2010/mar/22/west-michigan-republicans-vote-against-healthcare-/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2010/03/23/eveningnews/main6326955.shtml" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-03-24:/commentary/7950500</id>
    <updated>2010-03-24T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Auburn Reporter</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 Brian Baird said on the day of the final vote on HR 3590. (Baird joined Washington&amp;#39;s other five Democrats to vote &#8220;aye&#8221; on the bill). ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2010/03/23/eveningnews/main6326955.shtml&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.nationalpost.com/life/health/story.html?id=44cccf8a-efbf-48a0-8ce8-f03a07c91d27" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-03-24:/commentary/7941332</id>
    <updated>2010-03-24T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Contra Costa Times</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 The Senate &amp;quot;health care&amp;quot; bill, HR 3590, uses the number of a House of Representatives bill passed in 2009, concerning homebuyer tax credits, the original ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.nationalpost.com/life/health/story.html?id=44cccf8a-efbf-48a0-8ce8-f03a07c91d27&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Tea Party&amp;#39;s Bigotry is a Birthmark, Not a Tattoo</title>
    <link href="http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/2821334/tea_partys_bigotry_is_a_birthmark_not.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-03-23:/commentary/8139230</id>
    <updated>2010-03-23T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Associated Content</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 Who voted for health care bill HR 3590 could be a hot topic. Who voted for the health care bill 3590 could also dictate how some upcoming elections go if ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/2821334/tea_partys_bigotry_is_a_birthmark_not.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Key Questions Remain for Reform Bill&amp;#39;s Rollout</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-03-23:/commentary/8139228</id>
    <updated>2010-03-23T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>California Healthline</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 With President Obama signing into law sweeping health reform legislation (HR 3590), ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.californiahealthline.org/road-to-reform/2010/key-questions-remain-for-reform-bills-implementation.aspx&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>AH&amp;amp;LA outlines health care reform</title>
    <link href="http://www.hotelnewsnow.com/Articles.aspx?ArticleId=2994&amp;amp;ArticleType=35&amp;amp;PageType=News" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-03-23:/commentary/8040453</id>
    <updated>2010-03-23T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Hotel News Now</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 March 22, 2010--By a narrow 219 - 212 vote, the House of Representatives voted late last night to send HR 3590, &amp;quot;The Patient Protection and Affordable Care ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.hotelnewsnow.com/Articles.aspx?ArticleId=2994&amp;amp;ArticleType=35&amp;amp;PageType=News&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Women&amp;#39;s Health Office Act Signed Into Law</title>
    <link href="http://www.healthnewsdigest.com/news/Legal_370/Women_s_Health_Office_Act_Signed_Into_Law.shtml" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-03-23:/commentary/7994530</id>
    <updated>2010-03-23T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>HealthNewsDigest.com</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 ... DC &#8212; President Barack Obama made history on Tuesday by signing the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (HR 3590) into law. ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.healthnewsdigest.com/news/Legal_370/Women_s_Health_Office_Act_Signed_Into_Law.shtml&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Why I support health reform in the 29th District of Texas</title>
    <link href="http://www.chron.com/disp/story.mpl/editorial/outlook/6928796.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-03-23:/commentary/7994525</id>
    <updated>2010-03-23T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Houston Chronicle</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 HR 3590, the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, and HR 4872, the Reconciliation Act of 2010, will give 95 percent of all Americans access to ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.chron.com/disp/story.mpl/editorial/outlook/6928796.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.reuters.com/article/idUSTRE62N61Y20100324?feedType=RSS&amp;amp;feedName=domesticNews" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-03-23:/commentary/7994512</id>
    <updated>2010-03-23T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>SheWired</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 Using women&amp;#39;s health care as a bargaining chip to pass HR 3590 has diminished, if not eliminated for poor women and women of color who cannot pay for ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.reuters.com/article/idUSTRE62N61Y20100324?feedType=RSS&amp;amp;feedName=domesticNews&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://learning.blogs.nytimes.com/2010/03/23/the-reality-of-reform-understanding-the-health-care-law/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-03-23:/commentary/7971163</id>
    <updated>2010-03-23T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Prime Writer News Network</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 President Obama made history yesterday when he signed into law the HR 3590 Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. Those who missed the live ceremony ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://learning.blogs.nytimes.com/2010/03/23/the-reality-of-reform-understanding-the-health-care-law/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/news/world/us_and_americas/article7071272.ece" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-03-23:/commentary/7971161</id>
    <updated>2010-03-23T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>New York Times (blog)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 That bill amends HR 3590 to put into effect certain changes sought by the House. What is one to make of these bills? Are they, as the president put it, ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/news/world/us_and_americas/article7071272.ece&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
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    <title></title>
    <link href="http://prescriptions.blogs.nytimes.com/2010/03/23/at-bill-signing-biden-praises-obamas-leadership/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-03-23:/commentary/7971142</id>
    <updated>2010-03-23T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Prime Writer News Network</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 President Obama made history yesterday when he signed into law the HR 3590 Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. Those who missed the live ceremony ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://prescriptions.blogs.nytimes.com/2010/03/23/at-bill-signing-biden-praises-obamas-leadership/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title></title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-03-23:/commentary/7971140</id>
    <updated>2010-03-23T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>SheWired</name>
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 Using women&amp;#39;s health care as a bargaining chip to pass HR 3590 has diminished, if not eliminated for poor women and women of color who cannot pay for ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.reuters.com/article/idUSTRE62N61Y20100324&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.smh.com.au/technology/technology-news/bidens-big-fing-deal-gaffe-sparks-web-frenzy-20100326-r2cc.html?autostart=1" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-03-23:/commentary/7965901</id>
    <updated>2010-03-23T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Prime Writer News Network</name>
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 President Obama made history yesterday when he signed into law the HR 3590 Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. Those who missed the live ceremony ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.smh.com.au/technology/technology-news/bidens-big-fing-deal-gaffe-sparks-web-frenzy-20100326-r2cc.html?autostart=1&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.dailyyonder.com/democrat-opponents-health-bill-were-rural/2010/03/23/2656" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-03-23:/commentary/7950508</id>
    <updated>2010-03-23T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Daily Yonder (blog)</name>
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    <content type="html">
 This map of the vote on HR 3590 shows regional disparities among the most rural members of Congress. Support for Obama&amp;#39;s health care bill was strong among ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.dailyyonder.com/democrat-opponents-health-bill-were-rural/2010/03/23/2656&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.miamiherald.com/2010/03/21/1540447/white-house-announces-executive.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-03-23:/commentary/7950507</id>
    <updated>2010-03-23T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>SooToday.com</name>
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 The president&amp;#39;s executive order has full force of law and makes clear that current law of no public funding for abortion applies to HR 3590, ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.miamiherald.com/2010/03/21/1540447/white-house-announces-executive.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title></title>
    <link href="http://abcnews.go.com/Politics/HealthCare/health-care-abortion-issue-dominate-midterm-elections/story?id=10193080" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-03-23:/commentary/7950504</id>
    <updated>2010-03-23T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Bay Windows</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 By signing into law the long awaited &amp;quot;Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (HR 3590)&#238; he did indeed pander to pro-life Democrats. ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://abcnews.go.com/Politics/HealthCare/health-care-abortion-issue-dominate-midterm-elections/story?id=10193080&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.rantrave.com/Rant/Healthcare-Reform-The-Beneficiaries-Behind-the-Curtain.aspx" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-03-23:/commentary/7941341</id>
    <updated>2010-03-23T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>RantRave | Published Opinion.</name>
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 History was unquestionably made Sunday night with the passage of HR 3590, the &amp;quot;Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.&amp;quot; Since the inception of FDR&amp;#39;s ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.rantrave.com/Rant/Healthcare-Reform-The-Beneficiaries-Behind-the-Curtain.aspx&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.forbes.com/2010/03/23/health-care-bill-peolosi-forbes-woman-well-being-health-insurance-expenses.html?boxes=Homepagechannels" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-03-23:/commentary/7941334</id>
    <updated>2010-03-23T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Bay Windows</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 By signing into law the long awaited &amp;quot;Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (HR 3590)&#238; he did indeed pander to pro-life Democrats. ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.forbes.com/2010/03/23/health-care-bill-peolosi-forbes-woman-well-being-health-insurance-expenses.html?boxes=Homepagechannels&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://prescriptions.blogs.nytimes.com/2010/03/20/obama-forcefully-makes-case-at-capitol/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-03-23:/commentary/7941331</id>
    <updated>2010-03-23T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>New York Times (blog)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 That bill amends HR 3590 to put into effect certain changes sought by the House. What is one to make of these bills? Are they, as the president put it, ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://prescriptions.blogs.nytimes.com/2010/03/20/obama-forcefully-makes-case-at-capitol/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Health Care Reform: Why the Lack of Compassion?</title>
    <link href="http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/2821502/health_care_reform_why_the_lack_of.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-03-23:/commentary/7938822</id>
    <updated>2010-03-23T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Associated Content</name>
    </author>
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...March 23, 2010, I had tears in my eyes as I watched President Obama sign H.R.3590 - the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act into law; tears of joy because the uninsured, which include some of my near and dear, &#160;will finally be able to receive he&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/2821502/health_care_reform_why_the_lack_of.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.cspnet.com/ME2/Audiences/dirmod.asp?sid=&amp;amp;nm=&amp;amp;type=Publishing&amp;amp;mod=Publications%3A%3AArticle&amp;amp;mid=8F3A7027421841978F18BE895F87F791&amp;amp;tier=4&amp;amp;id=AB9135A104C14D928AF426869E99A07C&amp;amp;AudID=7763DA803CBE410A893CD5C4ED7C9205" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-03-23:/commentary/7934386</id>
    <updated>2010-03-23T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>CSP Daily News</name>
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 The House on Sunday night voted 219 to 212 to send HR 3590, the Patient Protection &amp;amp; Affordable Care Act&#8212;the health care bill passed by the Senate on ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.cspnet.com/ME2/Audiences/dirmod.asp?sid=&amp;amp;nm=&amp;amp;type=Publishing&amp;amp;mod=Publications%3A%3AArticle&amp;amp;mid=8F3A7027421841978F18BE895F87F791&amp;amp;tier=4&amp;amp;id=AB9135A104C14D928AF426869E99A07C&amp;amp;AudID=7763DA803CBE410A893CD5C4ED7C9205&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.examiner.com/x-36459-Dallas-Public-Policy-Examiner~y2010m3d23-Texas-12-other-states-sue-federal-government-over-health-care-legislation" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-03-23:/commentary/7934385</id>
    <updated>2010-03-23T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Examiner.com</name>
    </author>
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 ... South Dakota and Idaho, filed the suit just minutes after president Obama signed HR 3590 &#8220;The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act&#8221; into law. ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.examiner.com/x-36459-Dallas-Public-Policy-Examiner~y2010m3d23-Texas-12-other-states-sue-federal-government-over-health-care-legislation&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>GRAIN OF SALT: Democrats wasted time compromising with GOP</title>
    <link href="http://www.bsudailynews.com/opinion/grain-of-salt-democrats-wasted-time-compromising-with-gop-1.2199481" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-03-22:/commentary/8139229</id>
    <updated>2010-03-22T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Ball State Daily News</name>
    </author>
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 If you haven&amp;#39;t been asleep the last two days, you&amp;#39;ve probably heard by now that the House of Representatives passed HR 3590, the Senate health care bill, ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.bsudailynews.com/opinion/grain-of-salt-democrats-wasted-time-compromising-with-gop-1.2199481&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Video: Obama Signs Health Care Bill into Law</title>
    <link href="http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/2817958/video_obama_signs_health_care_bill.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-03-22:/commentary/8130030</id>
    <updated>2010-03-22T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Associated Content</name>
    </author>
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 Who voted for health care bill HR 3590 could be a hot topic. Who voted for the health care bill 3590 could also dictate how some upcoming elections go if ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/2817958/video_obama_signs_health_care_bill.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Health Care Insurance Reform &#8211; How it Affects Insurance Agents and their Clients</title>
    <link href="http://zanebenefits.com/blog/2010/03/216/Health+Care+Insurance+Reform+%E2%80%93+How+it+Affects+Insurance+Agents+and+their+Clients+" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-03-22:/commentary/8130020</id>
    <updated>2010-03-22T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Clarifying Health (blog)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 Note: This article focuses only on the impact of HR 3590 and HR 4872 (&#8220;health care reform&#8221;) on the health insurance industry. ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://zanebenefits.com/blog/2010/03/216/Health+Care+Insurance+Reform+%E2%80%93+How+it+Affects+Insurance+Agents+and+their+Clients+&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>MSNBC INTERVIEW WITH REP. DARRELL ISSA (R-CA)</title>
    <link href="http://www.fednews.com/transcript.htm?id=20100323t2775" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-03-22:/commentary/8120978</id>
    <updated>2010-03-22T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Federal News Service (subscription)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 S PREFERRED ITEMS IN HR 3590, DAVID FRUM&amp;#39;S REMARKS ABOUT THE REPUBLICAN PARTY INTERVIEWER: ED SCHULTZ MR. SCHULTZ: Joining me now is Republican Congressman ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.fednews.com/transcript.htm?id=20100323t2775&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>San Francisco Officials Still See Need for Healthy San Francisco Program</title>
    <link href="http://www.californiahealthline.org/articles/2010/3/23/san-francisco-officials-still-see-need-for-healthy-san-francisco-program.aspx" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-03-22:/commentary/8120789</id>
    <updated>2010-03-22T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>California Healthline</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 ... universal health care program because national health reform legislation (HR 3590) does not go far enough, the San Francisco Chronicle reports. ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.californiahealthline.org/articles/2010/3/23/san-francisco-officials-still-see-need-for-healthy-san-francisco-program.aspx&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>AH&amp;amp;LA: A glimpse at what healthcare reform will do</title>
    <link href="http://www.hotelworldnetwork.com/legal/ahla-a-glimpse-what-healthcare-reform-will-do-7684" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-03-22:/commentary/8021673</id>
    <updated>2010-03-22T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>HotelWorld Network</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 By a narrow 219 - 212 vote, the House of Representatives voted to send HR 3590, &amp;quot;The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act,&amp;quot; to the President for his ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.hotelworldnetwork.com/legal/ahla-a-glimpse-what-healthcare-reform-will-do-7684&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Republicans call on MN Attorney General to response to Health Care Reform bill</title>
    <link href="http://www.reviewmessenger.com/index.php?option=com_content&amp;amp;view=article&amp;amp;id=4964:republicans-call-on-mn-attorney-general-to-response-to-health-care-reform-bill&amp;amp;catid=88:politics" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-03-22:/commentary/7994519</id>
    <updated>2010-03-22T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Review Messenger</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 A letter [attached] signed by all 68 Republican legislators (47 House &amp;amp; 21 Senate) requesting legal action against HR 3590 was delivered this morning to the ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.reviewmessenger.com/index.php?option=com_content&amp;amp;view=article&amp;amp;id=4964:republicans-call-on-mn-attorney-general-to-response-to-health-care-reform-bill&amp;amp;catid=88:politics&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/northamerica/usa/barackobama/7521386/Republicans-force-new-vote-on-Barack-Obama-health-care-bill.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-03-22:/commentary/7977701</id>
    <updated>2010-03-22T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Newsopi : Breaking News &amp;amp; Politics (blog)</name>
    </author>
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 Who Voted For Health Care Bill (HR 3590)? Health Care Reform &#8211; The health care reform bill has been dominating news coverage in recent weeks. ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/northamerica/usa/barackobama/7521386/Republicans-force-new-vote-on-Barack-Obama-health-care-bill.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://cnmnewsnetwork.com/14696/obama-healthcare-plan-explained-2010-and-obamacare-health-care-reform-arguments-facts-finances/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-03-22:/commentary/7965899</id>
    <updated>2010-03-22T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Texas GOP Vote (blog)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 By Texas GOP Vote Texas democrats that voted for the health care bill (HR 3590) amid backroom deals and an executive order are in a list that includes 25th, ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://cnmnewsnetwork.com/14696/obama-healthcare-plan-explained-2010-and-obamacare-health-care-reform-arguments-facts-finances/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Reform Law Includes Components Important to Americans Facing Mental and Addictive Disorders</title>
    <link href="http://www.redorbit.com/news/health/1840559/reform_law_includes_components_important_to_americans_facing_mental_and/index.html?source=r_health" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-03-22:/commentary/7959989</id>
    <updated>2010-03-22T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>RedOrbit</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
WASHINGTON, March 23 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The following statement from Mark Covall, President/CEO, National Association of Psychiatric Health Systems on the signing into law of The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (H.R.3590)(1): 
Today&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.redorbit.com/news/health/1840559/reform_law_includes_components_important_to_americans_facing_mental_and/index.html?source=r_health&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://worldnewsvine.com/2010/03/president-obama-signs-h-r-3950-as-law-of-the-land/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-03-22:/commentary/7941338</id>
    <updated>2010-03-22T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>WorldNewsVine (blog)</name>
    </author>
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 Washington, DC (Mar 23) &#8211; In a historic moment President Obama has signed HR 3590 Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act in to law. ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://worldnewsvine.com/2010/03/president-obama-signs-h-r-3950-as-law-of-the-land/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.csmonitor.com/Money/ThinkMarkets/2010/0323/In-new-reform-bill-government-rations-health-care.-Will-it-be-fairer-than-insurance-firms" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-03-22:/commentary/7941337</id>
    <updated>2010-03-22T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Christian Science Monitor</name>
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 The reconciliation proposal and HR 3590 would maintain and put into effect a number of policies that might be difficult to sustain over a long period of ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.csmonitor.com/Money/ThinkMarkets/2010/0323/In-new-reform-bill-government-rations-health-care.-Will-it-be-fairer-than-insurance-firms&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://worldental.org/dental-news/how-dental-care-will-be-changed-by-healthcare-reform/1209/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-03-22:/commentary/7934382</id>
    <updated>2010-03-22T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Medical News Today (press release)</name>
    </author>
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 Just minutes after the vote was taken on HR 3590 another vote to pass a reconciliation bill, HR 4872, was passed by the House to amend some of the ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://worldental.org/dental-news/how-dental-care-will-be-changed-by-healthcare-reform/1209/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://my.auburnjournal.com/detail/145470.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-03-22:/commentary/7934381</id>
    <updated>2010-03-22T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Prison Planet.com</name>
    </author>
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 HR 3590, The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, to give it its full title, is rammed full of tax increases which will further economically cripple ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://my.auburnjournal.com/detail/145470.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://news-political.com/2010/03/23/please-dont-kill-the-healthcare-messenger/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-03-22:/commentary/7934379</id>
    <updated>2010-03-22T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Annuit Coeptis (blog)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 It&amp;#39;s a while yet until 2012, but the passage of HR 3590 makes it virtually certain that this prediction will prove out. See Health Care &#8211; &#8211; Good News, ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://news-political.com/2010/03/23/please-dont-kill-the-healthcare-messenger/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://blogs.ocweekly.com/navelgazing/the-hilarious-haters/orly-taitz-gets-in-on-the-suin/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-03-22:/commentary/7934377</id>
    <updated>2010-03-22T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>OC Weekly (blog)</name>
    </author>
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 ... one of two versions of the Health Bill (House Bill HR 3962 and &amp;quot;Senate Bill&amp;quot; to be reconciled in the House as HR 3590 are substantially Different). ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://blogs.ocweekly.com/navelgazing/the-hilarious-haters/orly-taitz-gets-in-on-the-suin/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.reuters.com/article/idUSTRE62L0I020100322" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-03-22:/commentary/7934376</id>
    <updated>2010-03-22T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>California Healthline</name>
    </author>
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 In the wake of Sunday&amp;#39;s House vote approving reform legislation (HR 3590), Republican opponents of the measure pledged to challenge the legislation in ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.reuters.com/article/idUSTRE62L0I020100322&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://texasgopvote.com/blog/texas-district-democrats-who-voted-obama-health-care-reform-bill-list-03239" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-03-22:/commentary/7934374</id>
    <updated>2010-03-22T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Texas GOP Vote (blog)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 By Texas GOP Vote Texas democrats that voted for the health care bill (HR 3590) amid backroom deals and an executive order are in a list that includes 25th, ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://texasgopvote.com/blog/texas-district-democrats-who-voted-obama-health-care-reform-bill-list-03239&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.cbc.ca/world/story/2010/03/22/obama-health-care-reform.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-03-22:/commentary/7934371</id>
    <updated>2010-03-22T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Newsopi : Breaking News &amp;amp; Politics (blog)</name>
    </author>
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 Who Voted For Health Care Bill (HR 3590)? Health Care Reform &#8211; The health care reform bill has been dominating news coverage in recent weeks. ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.cbc.ca/world/story/2010/03/22/obama-health-care-reform.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Reform Law Includes Components Important to Americans Facing Mental and Addictive Disorders</title>
    <link href="http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/reform-law-includes-components-important-to-americans-facing-mental-and-addictive-disorders-88923432.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-03-22:/commentary/7925289</id>
    <updated>2010-03-22T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>PR Newswire</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
...Care Act (H.R.3590)(1):  Today President Barack Obama signed into law The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (H.R.3590). As an association representing behavioral healthcare professionals and organizations, we are committed to improving the live&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/reform-law-includes-components-important-to-americans-facing-mental-and-addictive-disorders-88923432.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Health Care Reform Passes, Good For Senior Living?</title>
    <link href="http://seniorhousingnews.com/2010/03/22/health-care-reform-passes-good-for-senior-living/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-03-21:/commentary/8120977</id>
    <updated>2010-03-21T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Senior Housing News (blog)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 Late Sunday night, the US House of Representatives passed both the Senate health reform bill (HR 3590) and Reconciliation Act of 2010 (HR 4872) that ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://seniorhousingnews.com/2010/03/22/health-care-reform-passes-good-for-senior-living/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Simpson votes against National health care takeover</title>
    <link href="http://www.idahostatejournal.com/news/local/article_b3b565ac-35c8-11df-a4ec-001cc4c03286.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-03-21:/commentary/8120788</id>
    <updated>2010-03-21T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Idaho State Journal</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 Washington, DC &#8211; Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson voted no tonight on HR 3590, legislation that represents the first step to a government takeover of the ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.idahostatejournal.com/news/local/article_b3b565ac-35c8-11df-a4ec-001cc4c03286.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Congressman Lamborn On Health Care Bill Passage</title>
    <link href="http://www.krdo.com/Global/story.asp?S=12180125" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-03-21:/commentary/8120787</id>
    <updated>2010-03-21T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>KRDO</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 Congressman Doug Lamborn (CO-05) issued this statement following the passage of both HR 3590, the Senate healthcare bill, and HR 4872, the Reconciliation ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.krdo.com/Global/story.asp?S=12180125&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Bartlett Remains Steadfast On Issues</title>
    <link href="http://www.wcbcradio.com/index.php?option=com_content&amp;amp;task=view&amp;amp;id=17542&amp;amp;Itemid=35" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-03-21:/commentary/8030654</id>
    <updated>2010-03-21T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>WCBC Radio</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 HR 3590, the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, and the related budget reconciliation legislation, HR 4872, the Student Aid and Fiscal ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.wcbcradio.com/index.php?option=com_content&amp;amp;task=view&amp;amp;id=17542&amp;amp;Itemid=35&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2010/03/23/AR2010032301642.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-03-21:/commentary/8021672</id>
    <updated>2010-03-21T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Kalamazoo Gazette - MLive.com (blog)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 Michigan joined several states in Florida&amp;#39;s legal challenge to HR 3590. The lawsuit challenges Congressional authority under the US Constitution to enact an ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2010/03/23/AR2010032301642.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Who Voted for Health Care Bill (HR 3590) Could Dictate Some Elections</title>
    <link href="http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/2812836/who_voted_for_health_care_bill_hr_3590.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-03-21:/commentary/8021667</id>
    <updated>2010-03-21T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Associated Content</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 The final tally of who voted for health care bill HR 3590 was 219 representatives, with another 212 representatives voting against it. ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/2812836/who_voted_for_health_care_bill_hr_3590.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Health care reform: Legislation makes numerous changes</title>
    <link href="http://www.dcourier.com/main.asp?SectionID=1&amp;amp;SubSectionID=1&amp;amp;ArticleID=79084" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-03-21:/commentary/7994744</id>
    <updated>2010-03-21T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Prescott Daily Courier</name>
    </author>
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 By Joanna Dodder Nellans The latest Congressional Budget Office numbers estimate that the combined new health care bills - HR 4872 and HR 3590 - will cut ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.dcourier.com/main.asp?SectionID=1&amp;amp;SubSectionID=1&amp;amp;ArticleID=79084&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>LTC Experts: The Health Bills Affect Us</title>
    <link href="http://www.lifeandhealthinsurancenews.com/News/2010/3/Pages/LTC-Experts-The-Health-Bills-Affect-Us.aspx" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-03-21:/commentary/7994518</id>
    <updated>2010-03-21T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>National Underwriter Life and Health Insurance News</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 Members of the House voted Sunday for final passage of HR 3590, the giant Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act bill that the Senate passed early on ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.lifeandhealthinsurancenews.com/News/2010/3/Pages/LTC-Experts-The-Health-Bills-Affect-Us.aspx&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Obama 2010 hr 3590 and hr4874 Obama Senate&amp;#39;s Health Care Bill Resolutions ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.nikosam.com/2010/03/22/obama-hr-3590-and-hr4874-obama-senates-health-care-bill-resolutions-passed-today/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-03-21:/commentary/7994517</id>
    <updated>2010-03-21T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Nikosam</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 Bill hr 3590 and hr4874 Obama Health Care Bill Resolutions Passed Today?: This bill would amend the Senate&amp;#39;s health care bill to bring some of its ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.nikosam.com/2010/03/22/obama-hr-3590-and-hr4874-obama-senates-health-care-bill-resolutions-passed-today/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>US Legislative Immigration Update March 22, 2010</title>
    <link href="http://www.rightsidenews.com/201003229188/border-and-sovereignty/us-legislative-immigration-update-march-22-2010.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-03-21:/commentary/7994515</id>
    <updated>2010-03-21T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Right Side News</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 On Sunday, March 21, the US House of Representatives passed HR 3590, the &amp;quot;Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act&amp;quot; - health care reform legislation that ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.rightsidenews.com/201003229188/border-and-sovereignty/us-legislative-immigration-update-march-22-2010.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.csmonitor.com/USA/2010/0323/Obama-signs-health-care-bill-Who-won-t-be-covered" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-03-21:/commentary/7950505</id>
    <updated>2010-03-21T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Christian Science Monitor</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 CBO estimated that HR 3590, as passed by the Senate, would increase the federal budgetary commitment to health care over the 2010&#8211;2019 period; ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.csmonitor.com/USA/2010/0323/Obama-signs-health-care-bill-Who-won-t-be-covered&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.nydailynews.com/news/politics/2010/03/22/2010-03-22_states_sue_to_block_healthcare_bill_say_it_usurps_their_sovereignty.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-03-21:/commentary/7941340</id>
    <updated>2010-03-21T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Kalamazoo Gazette - MLive.com (blog)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 Michigan joined several states in Florida&amp;#39;s legal challenge to HR 3590. The lawsuit challenges Congressional authority under the US Constitution to enact an ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.nydailynews.com/news/politics/2010/03/22/2010-03-22_states_sue_to_block_healthcare_bill_say_it_usurps_their_sovereignty.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://indyposted.com/14129/health-care-reform-one-step-closer-with-abortion-deal/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-03-21:/commentary/7941339</id>
    <updated>2010-03-21T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>All the buzz in News (blog)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 Bart Stupak the United States Congressman voted for the approval of HR 3590 just yesterday to make sure that all of those less privileged US citizens get ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://indyposted.com/14129/health-care-reform-one-step-closer-with-abortion-deal/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.twominutenews.com/2010/world/us-world/h-r-4872-on-march-2010-6485.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-03-21:/commentary/7941336</id>
    <updated>2010-03-21T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Senior Housing News (blog)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 Late Sunday night, the US House of Representatives passed both the Senate health reform bill (HR 3590) and Reconciliation Act of 2010 (HR 4872) that ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.twominutenews.com/2010/world/us-world/h-r-4872-on-march-2010-6485.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://voices.washingtonpost.com/ezra-klein/2010/03/the_risk_of_health-care_reform.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-03-21:/commentary/7941335</id>
    <updated>2010-03-21T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Christian Science Monitor</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 CBO estimated that HR 3590, as passed by the Senate, would increase the federal budgetary commitment to health care over the 2010&#8211;2019 period; ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://voices.washingtonpost.com/ezra-klein/2010/03/the_risk_of_health-care_reform.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.wivb.com/dpp/news/local/Higgins-says-reform-will-help-WNYers" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-03-21:/commentary/7934380</id>
    <updated>2010-03-21T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>WKBW-TV</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 The House of Representatives passed the Senate&amp;#39;s controversial health care bill HR 3590 by a final vote of 219 - 212 with 34 Democrats opposing and no ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.wivb.com/dpp/news/local/Higgins-says-reform-will-help-WNYers&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.boston.com/news/nation/articles/2010/03/24/13_attorneys_general_sue_on_health_care_bill/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-03-21:/commentary/7934378</id>
    <updated>2010-03-21T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Kalamazoo Gazette - MLive.com (blog)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 Michigan joined several states in Florida&amp;#39;s legal challenge to HR 3590. The lawsuit challenges Congressional authority under the US Constitution to enact an ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.boston.com/news/nation/articles/2010/03/24/13_attorneys_general_sue_on_health_care_bill/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.csmonitor.com/Money/Donald-Marron/2010/0322/New-healthcare-bill-pros-and-cons-It-expands-benefits-now-cuts-them-later" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-03-21:/commentary/7934375</id>
    <updated>2010-03-21T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Christian Science Monitor</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 CBO estimated that HR 3590, as passed by the Senate, would increase the federal budgetary commitment to health care over the 2010&#8211;2019 period; ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.csmonitor.com/Money/Donald-Marron/2010/0322/New-healthcare-bill-pros-and-cons-It-expands-benefits-now-cuts-them-later&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://congress.blogs.foxnews.com/2010/03/21/pro-life-democrat-rep-bart-stupak-says-hes-still-a-no-vote-on-health-care/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-03-21:/commentary/7934373</id>
    <updated>2010-03-21T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>All the buzz in News (blog)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 Bart Stupak the United States Congressman voted for the approval of HR 3590 just yesterday to make sure that all of those less privileged US citizens get ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://congress.blogs.foxnews.com/2010/03/21/pro-life-democrat-rep-bart-stupak-says-hes-still-a-no-vote-on-health-care/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.lehighvalleylive.com/breaking-news/index.ssf/2010/03/the_short-short_version_of_wha.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-03-21:/commentary/7913934</id>
    <updated>2010-03-21T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>The Express Times - LehighValleyLive.com</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 the President&amp;#39;s health care reform bill (HR 3590) passed the House of Representatives late Sunday night. The bill is scheduled to go to President Barack ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.lehighvalleylive.com/breaking-news/index.ssf/2010/03/the_short-short_version_of_wha.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
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    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.texasinsider.org/?p=24105" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-03-21:/commentary/7913931</id>
    <updated>2010-03-21T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Texas Insider</name>
    </author>
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 AUSTIN, TEXAS &#8211; Following the passage of HR 3590, &#8220;The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act&#8221;, by the US House of Representatives, members of the Texas ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.texasinsider.org/?p=24105&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.reuters.com/article/idUSTRE62K1L520100321" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-03-21:/commentary/7913929</id>
    <updated>2010-03-21T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>CitizenLink</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 The House passed the historic Senate version of health care reform, HR 3590, on Sunday that includes federal funding for ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.reuters.com/article/idUSTRE62K1L520100321&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.wivb.com/dpp/news/politics/congress/Chris-Lee-expresses-opposition-to-bill" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-03-21:/commentary/7913928</id>
    <updated>2010-03-21T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>WKBW-TV</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 The House of Representatives passed the Senate&amp;#39;s controversial health care bill HR 3590 by a final vote of 219 - 212 with 34 Democrats opposing and no ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.wivb.com/dpp/news/politics/congress/Chris-Lee-expresses-opposition-to-bill&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.reuters.com/article/idUSTRE62L0QT20100322" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-03-21:/commentary/7913927</id>
    <updated>2010-03-21T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Associated Content</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 The final tally of who voted for health care bill HR 3590 was 219 representatives, with another 212 representatives voting against it. ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.reuters.com/article/idUSTRE62L0QT20100322&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-503544_162-20000926-503544.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-03-21:/commentary/7913885</id>
    <updated>2010-03-21T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>The Express Times - LehighValleyLive.com</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 the President&amp;#39;s health care reform bill (HR 3590) passed the House of Representatives late Sunday night. The bill is scheduled to go to President Barack ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-503544_162-20000926-503544.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.chicagonow.com/blogs/lowe-down/2010/03/healthcare-drama-on-the-house-floor-republicans-and-democrats-have-hcr-wrong.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-03-21:/commentary/7913884</id>
    <updated>2010-03-21T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>St. Louis Globe-Democrat</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 By B. Mayhall Some local Republicans spoke out against the passage of HR 3590 following Sunday&amp;#39;s vote by the House of Representatives. ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.chicagonow.com/blogs/lowe-down/2010/03/healthcare-drama-on-the-house-floor-republicans-and-democrats-have-hcr-wrong.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://voices.washingtonpost.com/ezra-klein/2010/03/how_big_is_the_bill_really.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-03-21:/commentary/7913883</id>
    <updated>2010-03-21T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Christian Science Monitor</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 CBO estimated that HR 3590, as passed by the Senate, would increase the federal budgetary commitment to health care over the 2010&#8211;2019 period; ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://voices.washingtonpost.com/ezra-klein/2010/03/how_big_is_the_bill_really.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.katu.com/news/88789617.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-03-21:/commentary/7913882</id>
    <updated>2010-03-21T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>All the buzz in News (blog)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 Bart Stupak the United States Congressman voted for the approval of HR 3590 just yesterday to make sure that all of those less privileged US citizens get ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.katu.com/news/88789617.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://beta.thehindu.com/news/international/article261547.ece" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-03-21:/commentary/7913881</id>
    <updated>2010-03-21T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Associated Content</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 The final tally of who voted for health care bill HR 3590 was 219 representatives, with another 212 representatives voting against it. ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://beta.thehindu.com/news/international/article261547.ece&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.cbc.ca/news/pointofview/2010/03/us-health-care-reform-what-are-your-experiences-with-the-american-system.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-03-21:/commentary/7913816</id>
    <updated>2010-03-21T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>The Express Times - LehighValleyLive.com</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 the President&amp;#39;s health care reform bill (HR 3590) passed the House of Representatives late Sunday night. The bill is scheduled to go to President Barack ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.cbc.ca/news/pointofview/2010/03/us-health-care-reform-what-are-your-experiences-with-the-american-system.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.buzztab.com/politics/hr-4872-legislation-not-approved-yet/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-03-21:/commentary/7913815</id>
    <updated>2010-03-21T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>All the buzz in News (blog)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 On the other hand HR 3590 bill has also been approved by the House of Representatives; however the majority for the bill was not sufficient, ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.buzztab.com/politics/hr-4872-legislation-not-approved-yet/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.cnn.com/2010/POLITICS/03/22/abortion.health.care.vote/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-03-21:/commentary/7913814</id>
    <updated>2010-03-21T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>CitizenLink</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 The House passed the historic Senate version of health care reform, HR 3590, on Sunday that includes federally funded ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.cnn.com/2010/POLITICS/03/22/abortion.health.care.vote/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://blog.mlive.com/readreact/2010/03/cox_files_constitutional_chall.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-03-21:/commentary/7913813</id>
    <updated>2010-03-21T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Kalamazoo Gazette - MLive.com (blog)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 Michigan joined several states in Florida&amp;#39;s legal challenge to HR 3590. The lawsuit challenges Congressional authority under the US Constitution to enact an ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://blog.mlive.com/readreact/2010/03/cox_files_constitutional_chall.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://blogs.palmbeachpost.com/on-call/2010/03/21/floridas-next-health-care-crisis-how-to-pay-for-medicaid/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-03-21:/commentary/7913812</id>
    <updated>2010-03-21T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Pacific News Center</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 Guam - The US House of Representatives has passed HR 3590, the &#8220;Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.&#8221; HR 3590 passed by a vote of 220 yeas to 211 ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://blogs.palmbeachpost.com/on-call/2010/03/21/floridas-next-health-care-crisis-how-to-pay-for-medicaid/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.guardian.co.uk/commentisfree/cifamerica/2010/mar/22/healthcare-reform-economy" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-03-21:/commentary/7913811</id>
    <updated>2010-03-21T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Christian Science Monitor</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 CBO estimated that HR 3590, as passed by the Senate, would increase the federal budgetary commitment to health care over the 2010&#8211;2019 period; ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.guardian.co.uk/commentisfree/cifamerica/2010/mar/22/healthcare-reform-economy&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.katu.com/news/local/88785347.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-03-21:/commentary/7913810</id>
    <updated>2010-03-21T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>All the buzz in News (blog)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 Bart Stupak the United States Congressman voted for the approval of HR 3590 just yesterday to make sure that all of those less privileged US citizens get ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.katu.com/news/local/88785347.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.nydailynews.com/news/politics/2010/03/22/2010-03-22_fire_nancy_pelosi_gop_website_aims_to_raise_400g_to_oust_speaker.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-03-21:/commentary/7913809</id>
    <updated>2010-03-21T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Associated Content</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 Michael Steele wants to fire Nancy Pelosi after HR 3590 passed. Michael Steele, upset with Pelosi and HR 3590, has called for voters to fire Nancy Pelosi, ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.nydailynews.com/news/politics/2010/03/22/2010-03-22_fire_nancy_pelosi_gop_website_aims_to_raise_400g_to_oust_speaker.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/2010/mar/22/us-healthcare-bill-passes-congress" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-03-21:/commentary/7912636</id>
    <updated>2010-03-21T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Associated Content</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 The final tally of who voted for health care bill HR 3590 was 219 representatives, with another 212 representatives voting against it. ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/2010/mar/22/us-healthcare-bill-passes-congress&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>The National Right to Life Committee:</title>
    <link href="http://corner.nationalreview.com/post/?q=ZmQwOWZlMTg0M2I3ZDI4OTcwMDM2NzIyM2ZkMWQ3OTQ=" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-03-20:/commentary/8030652</id>
    <updated>2010-03-20T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>National Review Online (blog)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 The National Right to Life Committee (NRLC) remains strongly opposed to the Senate-passed health bill (HR 3590). A lawmaker who votes for this bill is ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://corner.nationalreview.com/post/?q=ZmQwOWZlMTg0M2I3ZDI4OTcwMDM2NzIyM2ZkMWQ3OTQ=&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>A historic first step</title>
    <link href="http://www.latimes.com/features/health/la-ed-health22-2010mar22,0,5517720.story" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-03-20:/commentary/8021669</id>
    <updated>2010-03-20T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Los Angeles Times</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 The measure that emerged from the Senate, HR 3590, pursues a course between those two extremes. It augments the existing system with a new marketplace for ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.latimes.com/features/health/la-ed-health22-2010mar22,0,5517720.story&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>&amp;#39;Fire Nancy Pelosi&amp;#39; is Rally Cry from Michael Steele After HR 3590 Passes in House</title>
    <link href="http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/2812786/fire_nancy_pelosi_is_rally_cry_from.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-03-20:/commentary/8021668</id>
    <updated>2010-03-20T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Associated Content</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 Michael Steele wants to fire Nancy Pelosi after HR 3590 passed. Michael Steele, upset with Pelosi and HR 3590, has called for voters to fire Nancy Pelosi, ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/2812786/fire_nancy_pelosi_is_rally_cry_from.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>HR 3590 Passes by a Healthy Margin 219-212</title>
    <link href="http://www.411mania.com/politics/columns/133398" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-03-20:/commentary/8021666</id>
    <updated>2010-03-20T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>411mania.com</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 The final tally was 219 &#8211; 212 to pass the Motion to Concur in the Senate Amendments to HR 3590 - Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.411mania.com/politics/columns/133398&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Goodlatte Responds To Passage of Health Care Reform Legislation</title>
    <link href="http://www.whsv.com/news/headlines/88789727.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-03-20:/commentary/7994528</id>
    <updated>2010-03-20T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>WHSV</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 Washington, DC &#8211; Congressman Bob Goodlatte tonight voted against HR 3590, the Senate-passed health care takeover. Congressman Bob Goodlatte issued the ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.whsv.com/news/headlines/88789727.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Bordallo Says Health Care Passage Will Bring Benefits To Territories</title>
    <link href="http://www.pacificnewscenter.com/index.php?option=com_content&amp;amp;view=article&amp;amp;id=3908:bordallo-says-health-care-passage-will-bring-benifits-to-territories&amp;amp;catid=45:guam-news&amp;amp;Itemid=156" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-03-20:/commentary/7994526</id>
    <updated>2010-03-20T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Pacific News Center</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 Guam - The US House of Representatives has passed HR 3590, the &#8220;Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.&#8221; HR 3590 passed by a vote of 220 yeas to 211 ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.pacificnewscenter.com/index.php?option=com_content&amp;amp;view=article&amp;amp;id=3908:bordallo-says-health-care-passage-will-bring-benifits-to-territories&amp;amp;catid=45:guam-news&amp;amp;Itemid=156&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>House Passses Reconciliation Act</title>
    <link href="http://www.lifeandhealthinsurancenews.com/News/2010/3/Pages/Vote-On-HR-4872-Reconciliation-Act.aspx" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-03-20:/commentary/7994523</id>
    <updated>2010-03-20T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>National Underwriter Life and Health Insurance News</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 If enacted, the bill would revise and extend HR 3590, the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act bill that was passed by the Senate Dec. ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.lifeandhealthinsurancenews.com/News/2010/3/Pages/Vote-On-HR-4872-Reconciliation-Act.aspx&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.kansascity.com/2010/03/22/1829854/on-health-care-pelosi-kept-democrats.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-03-20:/commentary/7965894</id>
    <updated>2010-03-20T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Associated Content</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 Michael Steele wants to fire Nancy Pelosi after HR 3590 passed. Michael Steele, upset with Pelosi and HR 3590, has called for voters to fire Nancy Pelosi, ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.kansascity.com/2010/03/22/1829854/on-health-care-pelosi-kept-democrats.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/2010/mar/26/nancy-pelosi-politician-speaker" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-03-20:/commentary/7959982</id>
    <updated>2010-03-20T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Associated Content</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 Michael Steele wants to fire Nancy Pelosi after HR 3590 passed. Michael Steele, upset with Pelosi and HR 3590, has called for voters to fire Nancy Pelosi, ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/2010/mar/26/nancy-pelosi-politician-speaker&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.miamiherald.com/2010/03/23/1542826/axelrod-steele-tangle-on-health.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-03-20:/commentary/7950501</id>
    <updated>2010-03-20T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Associated Content</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 Michael Steele wants to fire Nancy Pelosi after HR 3590 passed. Michael Steele, upset with Pelosi and HR 3590, has called for voters to fire Nancy Pelosi, ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.miamiherald.com/2010/03/23/1542826/axelrod-steele-tangle-on-health.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/world/the-most-powerful-woman-in-american-history-eyes-next-mountains-to-climb/article1508643/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-03-20:/commentary/7941333</id>
    <updated>2010-03-20T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Associated Content</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 Michael Steele wants to fire Nancy Pelosi after HR 3590 passed. Michael Steele, upset with Pelosi and HR 3590, has called for voters to fire Nancy Pelosi, ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/world/the-most-powerful-woman-in-american-history-eyes-next-mountains-to-climb/article1508643/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://spectator.org/archives/2010/03/22/the-disappearing-pro-life-demo" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-03-20:/commentary/7934384</id>
    <updated>2010-03-20T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>National Review Online (blog)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 The National Right to Life Committee (NRLC) remains strongly opposed to the Senate-passed health bill (HR 3590). A lawmaker who votes for this bill is ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://spectator.org/archives/2010/03/22/the-disappearing-pro-life-demo&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.guardian.co.uk/commentisfree/cifamerica/2010/mar/23/healthcare-reform-nancy-pelosi" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-03-20:/commentary/7934372</id>
    <updated>2010-03-20T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Associated Content</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 Michael Steele wants to fire Nancy Pelosi after HR 3590 passed. Michael Steele, upset with Pelosi and HR 3590, has called for voters to fire Nancy Pelosi, ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.guardian.co.uk/commentisfree/cifamerica/2010/mar/23/healthcare-reform-nancy-pelosi&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2010/03/21/AR2010032101712.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-03-20:/commentary/7912641</id>
    <updated>2010-03-20T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>New York Times (blog)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 Sheryl Gay Stolberg By a vote of 219-212, the House has passed the bill previously approved in the Senate last December, known as HR 3590. ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2010/03/21/AR2010032101712.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://primewriter.com/news-1246-headlines/?p=5608" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-03-20:/commentary/7912638</id>
    <updated>2010-03-20T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Firedoglake (blog)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 The Executive Order directs that the Hyde language found in sections 507 and 508 of the Labor HHH Appropriations Bill shall apply to the HR 3590. ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://primewriter.com/news-1246-headlines/?p=5608&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/worldnews/article-1259697/Barack-Obama--600bn-healthcare-reform-passed.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-03-20:/commentary/7912637</id>
    <updated>2010-03-20T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Texas GOP Vote (blog)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 The voting for the health care bill that was passed by the Senate on Christmas Eve, HR 3590, begins. The House still has other votes ahead, including voting ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/worldnews/article-1259697/Barack-Obama--600bn-healthcare-reform-passed.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://worldnewsvine.com/2010/03/health-care-reform-bill-final-vote-gop-prepares-its-next-battle-against-americas-workforce-unemployment-extensions/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-03-20:/commentary/7912534</id>
    <updated>2010-03-20T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>WorldNewsVine (blog)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 House Speaker Nancy Pelosi predicts, the House has enough votes to pass, HR 3590 Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, and HR 4872 Health Care and ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://worldnewsvine.com/2010/03/health-care-reform-bill-final-vote-gop-prepares-its-next-battle-against-americas-workforce-unemployment-extensions/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://washingtonindependent.com/79872/white-house-releases-executive-order-on-abortion" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-03-20:/commentary/7912531</id>
    <updated>2010-03-20T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Firedoglake (blog)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 The Executive Order directs that the Hyde language found in sections 507 and 508 of the Labor HHH Appropriations Bill shall apply to the HR 3590. ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://washingtonindependent.com/79872/white-house-releases-executive-order-on-abortion&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://worldnewsvine.com/2010/03/president-obama-on-health-care-reform-and-education-affordability/comment-page-1/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-03-20:/commentary/7912530</id>
    <updated>2010-03-20T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>WorldNewsVine (blog)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 Rest assured the 200 amendments the GOP attached two HR 3590 giving their rich donators, every inch of rope they can. HR 4872 Health Care and Education ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://worldnewsvine.com/2010/03/president-obama-on-health-care-reform-and-education-affordability/comment-page-1/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://anakbawang.com/house-resolution-1203-considered-as-unfinished-business.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-03-20:/commentary/7912529</id>
    <updated>2010-03-20T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Onion Kid</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 Providing for consideration of the Senate amendments to the bill ( HR 3590) to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to modify the first-time homebuyers ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://anakbawang.com/house-resolution-1203-considered-as-unfinished-business.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.newsweek.com/id/235246" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-03-20:/commentary/7912528</id>
    <updated>2010-03-20T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>istockAnalyst.com (press release)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 CBO estimated that HR 3590, as passed by the Senate, would increase the federal budgetary commitment to health care over the 2010&#8211;2019 period; ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.newsweek.com/id/235246&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://prescriptions.blogs.nytimes.com/2010/03/21/live-blogging-the-house-vote/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-03-20:/commentary/7912527</id>
    <updated>2010-03-20T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>SooToday.com</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 By SooToday.com Staff WASHINGTON, DC &#8211; US Congressman Bart Stupak (D-Menominee) voted this evening to pass HR 3590, the Patient Protection and Affordable ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://prescriptions.blogs.nytimes.com/2010/03/21/live-blogging-the-house-vote/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.katu.com/news/local/88789617.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-03-20:/commentary/7912526</id>
    <updated>2010-03-20T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>National Underwriter Life and Health Insurance News</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 Members of the US House now have voted 219-212 to pass HR 3590, the health bill that the Senate passed in December 2009, and send it to ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.katu.com/news/local/88789617.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://beta.thehindu.com/news/international/article261488.ece?homepage=true" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-03-20:/commentary/7912525</id>
    <updated>2010-03-20T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Kokomo Perspective</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 The United States House of Representatives passed HR 3590 Sunday night with no Republicans voting for the bill. The final vote read 219 yea-212 nay, ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://beta.thehindu.com/news/international/article261488.ece?homepage=true&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Abortion-tainted health care bill: The die is cast?; &amp;#39;Heroic Media&amp;#39; campaign ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.renewamerica.com/columns/abbott/100320" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-03-19:/commentary/8054437</id>
    <updated>2010-03-19T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>RenewAmerica</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 &amp;#39;Senate bill HR 3590 is a substantially flawed and unacceptable piece of legislation. Its policy positions on abortion and conscience rights alone warrant ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.renewamerica.com/columns/abbott/100320&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.lifenews.com/nat6207.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-03-19:/commentary/8026284</id>
    <updated>2010-03-19T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>RenewAmerica</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 &amp;#39;Senate bill HR 3590 is a substantially flawed and unacceptable piece of legislation. Its policy positions on abortion and conscience rights alone warrant ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.lifenews.com/nat6207.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.latimes.com/features/health/la-na-healthcare-rules20-2010mar20,0,5444221.story" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-03-19:/commentary/8021674</id>
    <updated>2010-03-19T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>The Hill</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 If the motion to concur in the Senate amendments to HR 3590 is adopted, provides a closed rule for consideration of HR 4872. 5. Waives all points of order ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.latimes.com/features/health/la-na-healthcare-rules20-2010mar20,0,5444221.story&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://prescriptions.blogs.nytimes.com/2010/03/20/as-rules-committee-meets-democrats-scramble-for-votes/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-03-19:/commentary/7965902</id>
    <updated>2010-03-19T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>The Hill</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 If the motion to concur in the Senate amendments to HR 3590 is adopted, provides a closed rule for consideration of HR 4872. 5. Waives all points of order ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://prescriptions.blogs.nytimes.com/2010/03/20/as-rules-committee-meets-democrats-scramble-for-votes/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.lifenews.com/nat6159.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-03-19:/commentary/7959987</id>
    <updated>2010-03-19T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>RenewAmerica</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 &amp;#39;Senate bill HR 3590 is a substantially flawed and unacceptable piece of legislation. Its policy positions on abortion and conscience rights alone warrant ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.lifenews.com/nat6159.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://topnews.us/content/213869-nuns-rise-support-health-care-bill" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-03-19:/commentary/7941342</id>
    <updated>2010-03-19T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>RenewAmerica</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 &amp;#39;Senate bill HR 3590 is a substantially flawed and unacceptable piece of legislation. Its policy positions on abortion and conscience rights alone warrant ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://topnews.us/content/213869-nuns-rise-support-health-care-bill&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.miamiherald.com/2010/03/17/1534871/retired-catholic-bishop-endorses.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-03-19:/commentary/7913932</id>
    <updated>2010-03-19T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>RenewAmerica</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 &amp;#39;Senate bill HR 3590 is a substantially flawed and unacceptable piece of legislation. Its policy positions on abortion and conscience rights alone warrant ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.miamiherald.com/2010/03/17/1534871/retired-catholic-bishop-endorses.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2010/03/17/AR2010031704320.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-03-19:/commentary/7913886</id>
    <updated>2010-03-19T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>RenewAmerica</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 &amp;#39;Senate bill HR 3590 is a substantially flawed and unacceptable piece of legislation. Its policy positions on abortion and conscience rights alone warrant ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2010/03/17/AR2010031704320.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.foxnews.com/opinion/2010/03/17/senator-orrin-hatch-health-care-federal-funding-abortion" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-03-19:/commentary/7912640</id>
    <updated>2010-03-19T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>RenewAmerica</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 &amp;#39;Senate bill HR 3590 is a substantially flawed and unacceptable piece of legislation. Its policy positions on abortion and conscience rights alone warrant ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.foxnews.com/opinion/2010/03/17/senator-orrin-hatch-health-care-federal-funding-abortion&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>National Right to Life letter to Congress</title>
    <link href="http://www.speroforum.com/site/article.asp?idCategory=33&amp;amp;idsub=134&amp;amp;id=29368&amp;amp;t=National+Right+to+Life+letter+to+Congress" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-03-18:/commentary/8030653</id>
    <updated>2010-03-18T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Spero News</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 The sum of these provisions makes HR 3590 the most abortion-expansive piece of legislation ever to reach the floor of the House of Representatives. ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.speroforum.com/site/article.asp?idCategory=33&amp;amp;idsub=134&amp;amp;id=29368&amp;amp;t=National+Right+to+Life+letter+to+Congress&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Mandates and Taxes Re-Burden Health Insurance Markets</title>
    <link href="http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052748703580904575132021104438784.html?mod=WSJ_Opinion_LEFTSecondBucket" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-03-18:/commentary/7994520</id>
    <updated>2010-03-18T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Wall Street Journal</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (HR 3590), the health care reform bill that was passed by ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052748703580904575132021104438784.html?mod=WSJ_Opinion_LEFTSecondBucket&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.charlotteobserver.com/2010/03/17/1320785/retired-catholic-bishop-endorses.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-03-18:/commentary/7934383</id>
    <updated>2010-03-18T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Spero News</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 The sum of these provisions makes HR 3590 the most abortion-expansive piece of legislation ever to reach the floor of the House of Representatives. ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.charlotteobserver.com/2010/03/17/1320785/retired-catholic-bishop-endorses.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2010/03/20/AR2010032003349.html?hpid=topnews" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-03-18:/commentary/7913933</id>
    <updated>2010-03-18T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Hot Air (blog)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 The $10 billion difference occurs primarily because HR 3590 and the reconciliation proposal would modify how the government&amp;#39;s payments to Medicare Advantage ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2010/03/20/AR2010032003349.html?hpid=topnews&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.cnn.com/2010/POLITICS/03/18/health.care.main/?hpt=T1" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-03-18:/commentary/7913930</id>
    <updated>2010-03-18T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Wall Street Journal</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (HR 3590), the health care reform bill that was passed by ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.cnn.com/2010/POLITICS/03/18/health.care.main/?hpt=T1&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.nationalpost.com/life/health/story.html?id=524d9bfb-b252-418a-86d6-8c04a2bf4557" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-03-18:/commentary/7913887</id>
    <updated>2010-03-18T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Hot Air (blog)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 The $10 billion difference occurs primarily because HR 3590 and the reconciliation proposal would modify how the government&amp;#39;s payments to Medicare Advantage ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.nationalpost.com/life/health/story.html?id=524d9bfb-b252-418a-86d6-8c04a2bf4557&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.wnd.com/index.php?fa=PAGE.view&amp;amp;pageId=128773" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-03-18:/commentary/7912533</id>
    <updated>2010-03-18T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>News-Medical.net</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 ... or &amp;quot;Slaughter Rule&amp;quot; to enact HR 3590, the legislative version of President Obama&amp;#39;s healthcare proposal that has been previously approved by the Senate. ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.wnd.com/index.php?fa=PAGE.view&amp;amp;pageId=128773&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.usatoday.com/news/washington/2010-03-18-health-bill-table_n.htm" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-03-18:/commentary/7912532</id>
    <updated>2010-03-18T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Heritage.org</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 To help pay for the massive price tag of the legislation, lawmakers have raised the tax burden that companies would face compared to HR 3590 (the ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.usatoday.com/news/washington/2010-03-18-health-bill-table_n.htm&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Dems preview details of health bill</title>
    <link href="http://firstread.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2010/03/18/2231885.aspx" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-03-17:/commentary/8021675</id>
    <updated>2010-03-17T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>msnbc.com</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 This estimate is therefore preliminary, pending a of which would amend HR 3590. It also includes amendments to the Higher Education Act of 1965, ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://firstread.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2010/03/18/2231885.aspx&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2010/03/16/AR2010031602746.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-03-17:/commentary/7965898</id>
    <updated>2010-03-17T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>msnbc.com</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 This estimate is therefore preliminary, pending a of which would amend HR 3590. It also includes amendments to the Higher Education Act of 1965, ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2010/03/16/AR2010031602746.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.smh.com.au/world/obama-drums-up-health-care-votes-says-history-near-20100320-qmqh.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-03-17:/commentary/7959988</id>
    <updated>2010-03-17T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>The Epoch Times</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 (Saul Loeb/AFP/Getty Images) In an official report concerning HR 3590 and the Federal Student Loan Programs, the Director of the Congressional Budget Office ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.smh.com.au/world/obama-drums-up-health-care-votes-says-history-near-20100320-qmqh.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.reuters.com/article/idUSTRE62J1CL20100320" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-03-17:/commentary/7912639</id>
    <updated>2010-03-17T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>msnbc.com</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 This estimate is therefore preliminary, pending a of which would amend HR 3590. It also includes amendments to the Higher Education Act of 1965, ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.reuters.com/article/idUSTRE62J1CL20100320&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2010/03/16/politics/washingtonpost/main6303549.shtml" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-03-16:/commentary/7913888</id>
    <updated>2010-03-16T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Evansville Courier &amp;amp; Press</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 What&amp;#39;s even more egregious is that passage of HR 3590 would mean that provisions such as the excise tax on benefit plans, Medicare Advantage cuts and all ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2010/03/16/politics/washingtonpost/main6303549.shtml&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.tampabay.com/news/politics/national/10-things-every-voter-should-know-about-the-health-care-reform-bill/1080899" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-03-16:/commentary/7913818</id>
    <updated>2010-03-16T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Lexology (registration)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 According to plans, the House Budget Committee will begin action today, approving changes to the Senate healthcare reform bill (HR 3590) by way of the ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.tampabay.com/news/politics/national/10-things-every-voter-should-know-about-the-health-care-reform-bill/1080899&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.cbc.ca/arts/media/story/2010/03/18/obama-fox.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-03-16:/commentary/7913817</id>
    <updated>2010-03-16T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Evansville Courier &amp;amp; Press</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 What&amp;#39;s even more egregious is that passage of HR 3590 would mean that provisions such as the excise tax on benefit plans, Medicare Advantage cuts and all ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.cbc.ca/arts/media/story/2010/03/18/obama-fox.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Congressman Boucher: Can You Hear Us Now?</title>
    <link href="http://www.twincountynews.com/index.php?option=com_content&amp;amp;view=article&amp;amp;id=4802:congressman-boucher-can-you-hear-us-now&amp;amp;catid=32:opinions&amp;amp;Itemid=58" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-03-15:/commentary/8040454</id>
    <updated>2010-03-15T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Twin County News</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 I am writing yet another letter to you in order to fully express my thoughts, and the thoughts of most of my family and friends, about HR 3590 (otherwise ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.twincountynews.com/index.php?option=com_content&amp;amp;view=article&amp;amp;id=4802:congressman-boucher-can-you-hear-us-now&amp;amp;catid=32:opinions&amp;amp;Itemid=58&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.nationalpost.com/news/story.html?id=2684718" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-03-14:/commentary/7858187</id>
    <updated>2010-03-14T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Daily Kos (blog)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 Option 1: Hold separate votes on passage of the Senate bill (actually, a vote on agreeing to the Senate amendment to HR 3590) and then a vote on the ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.nationalpost.com/news/story.html?id=2684718&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.nydailynews.com/news/politics/2010/03/13/2010-03-13_health_reform_in_sight__dems.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-03-11:/commentary/7848913</id>
    <updated>2010-03-11T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Lexology (registration)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 Under this strategy, the House would pass the Senate&amp;#39;s already-approved healthcare legislation (HR 3590) without any changes, negating any need for another ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.nydailynews.com/news/politics/2010/03/13/2010-03-13_health_reform_in_sight__dems.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title></title>
    <link href="http://prescriptions.blogs.nytimes.com/2010/03/12/pelosi-hopeful-for-house-vote-by-march-21/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-03-11:/commentary/7848890</id>
    <updated>2010-03-11T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Lexology (registration)</name>
    </author>
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 Under this strategy, the House would pass the Senate&amp;#39;s already-approved healthcare legislation (HR 3590) without any changes, negating any need for another ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://prescriptions.blogs.nytimes.com/2010/03/12/pelosi-hopeful-for-house-vote-by-march-21/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/world/obama-prepares-for-showdown-on-health-care/article1499500/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-03-11:/commentary/7837139</id>
    <updated>2010-03-11T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Lexology (registration)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 Under this strategy, the House would pass the Senate&amp;#39;s already-approved healthcare legislation (HR 3590) without any changes, negating any need for another ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/world/obama-prepares-for-showdown-on-health-care/article1499500/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>No, Nancy - We don't need to pass health care reform to find out what's in it</title>
    <link href="http://www.americanthinker.com/blog/2010/03/no_nancy_we_dont_need_to_pass.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-03-11:/commentary/7829627</id>
    <updated>2010-03-11T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>American Thinker</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
...Print)[H.R.3590.PP][PDF]  6. Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (Engrossed Amendment as Agreed to by Senate) [H.R.3590.EAS]  Number Six is the one to read in depth - Doesn't anyone wonder why the title switches between 3 &amp; 4?  As you can see, th&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.americanthinker.com/blog/2010/03/no_nancy_we_dont_need_to_pass.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.examiner.com/x-5968-DC-Public-Policy-Examiner~y2010m3d10-Leader-Boehner-cries-foul-over-possible-Rules-Committee-tactic" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-03-09:/commentary/7848892</id>
    <updated>2010-03-09T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Examiner.com</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 The amended Senate bill (actually HR 3590) goes back across the Capitol for an up or down, reconciliation, simple majority vote in the Senate. ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.examiner.com/x-5968-DC-Public-Policy-Examiner~y2010m3d10-Leader-Boehner-cries-foul-over-possible-Rules-Committee-tactic&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://content.usatoday.com/communities/Religion/post/2010/03/abortion-health-care-catholic-bishops-doerflinger/1" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-03-09:/commentary/7848891</id>
    <updated>2010-03-09T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Medical News Today (press release)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 As Democratic leaders attempt to resolve differences between the House (HR 3962) and Senate (HR 3590) health reform bills, President Obama on Monday held a ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://content.usatoday.com/communities/Religion/post/2010/03/abortion-health-care-catholic-bishops-doerflinger/1&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Pelosi&#8212;&#8220;Pass It [Obamacare] to find out what is in it.&#8221;</title>
    <link href="http://canadafreepress.com/index.php/article/20872" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-03-09:/commentary/7814741</id>
    <updated>2010-03-09T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Canada Free Press</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
...will not be any reconciliation in the Senate. The Senate is a side show at this point. Read the cover pages of HR-3590 Reid/Pelosi/Obama Christmas Eve Bill: &#8220;There are 6 versions of Bill Number H.R.3590 for the 111th Congress: 2 . Service Members Home&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://canadafreepress.com/index.php/article/20872&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.kansascity.com/2010/03/08/1798472/stupak-health-bill-abortion-fight.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-03-09:/commentary/7811683</id>
    <updated>2010-03-09T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Medical News Today (press release)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 As Democratic leaders attempt to resolve differences between the House (HR 3962) and Senate (HR 3590) health reform bills, President Obama on Monday held a ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.kansascity.com/2010/03/08/1798472/stupak-health-bill-abortion-fight.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.reuters.com/article/idUSTRE61P3RZ20100310" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-03-09:/commentary/7811682</id>
    <updated>2010-03-09T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>KRMG (blog)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 The Senate bill is a substitute to a House bill, HR 3590, which has nothing to do with health care, as the original bill was a plan to modify the first-time ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.reuters.com/article/idUSTRE61P3RZ20100310&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.reuters.com/article/idUSTRE62935I20100310?type=politicsNews" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-03-08:/commentary/7837141</id>
    <updated>2010-03-08T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Washington Post (blog)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 But Americans aren&amp;#39;t confused that this bill, Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (HR 3590), is about health care reform. ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.reuters.com/article/idUSTRE62935I20100310?type=politicsNews&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.reuters.com/article/idUSTRE6213R520100310" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-03-08:/commentary/7811684</id>
    <updated>2010-03-08T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Century Foundation</name>
    </author>
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 (See the Senate Bill, HR 3590, Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, &#167; 3021 (2009), establishment of Center for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.reuters.com/article/idUSTRE6213R520100310&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title></title>
    <link href="http://english.aljazeera.net/focus/2010/03/201031171851887875.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-03-07:/commentary/7977704</id>
    <updated>2010-03-07T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Big Government (blog)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 Building on a previous post exposing that Harry Reid took the existing House-passed bill, HR 3590, entitled the Service Members Home ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://english.aljazeera.net/focus/2010/03/201031171851887875.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.miamiherald.com/2010/03/09/1520888/reconciliation-bill-will-be-hard.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-03-07:/commentary/7848889</id>
    <updated>2010-03-07T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Big Government (blog)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 Building on a previous post exposing that Harry Reid took the existing House-passed bill, HR 3590, entitled the Service Members Home ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.miamiherald.com/2010/03/09/1520888/reconciliation-bill-will-be-hard.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://prescriptions.blogs.nytimes.com/2010/03/08/a-handy-road-map-for-the-final-weeks/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-03-07:/commentary/7837140</id>
    <updated>2010-03-07T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Big Government (blog)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 Building on a previous post exposing that Harry Reid took the existing House-passed bill, HR 3590, entitled the Service Members Home ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://prescriptions.blogs.nytimes.com/2010/03/08/a-handy-road-map-for-the-final-weeks/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.rushlimbaugh.com/home/daily/site_030810/content/01125110.guest.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-03-07:/commentary/7797482</id>
    <updated>2010-03-07T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>RushLimbaugh.com (subscription)</name>
    </author>
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 That&amp;#39;s Section 2951 of HR 3590, the Senate bill that Harry Reid brought down the chimney on Christmas Eve. All voluntary, they say, but once you &amp;#39;volunteer&amp;#39; ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.rushlimbaugh.com/home/daily/site_030810/content/01125110.guest.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.inforum.com/event/apArticle/id/D9EAQUTG1/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-03-07:/commentary/7797481</id>
    <updated>2010-03-07T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Heritage.org (blog)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 The Senate-passed bill, HR 3590, include numerous mechanisms whereby abortion is either directly funded, subsidized through the state and federal exchanges ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.inforum.com/event/apArticle/id/D9EAQUTG1/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://prescriptions.blogs.nytimes.com/2010/03/08/obama-turns-up-the-volume/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-03-07:/commentary/7797479</id>
    <updated>2010-03-07T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Big Government (blog)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 Building on a previous post exposing that Harry Reid took the existing House-passed bill, HR 3590, entitled the Service Members Home ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://prescriptions.blogs.nytimes.com/2010/03/08/obama-turns-up-the-volume/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/world/obama-time-to-act-on-health-care/article1488308/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-03-04:/commentary/7811685</id>
    <updated>2010-03-04T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>National Underwriter Property And Casualty Insurance News</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 The House bill will be the bill passed by the Senate, HR 3590. Mr. Gibbs also said the public will be able to see the legislation &#8220;before it&amp;#39;s voted on. ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/world/obama-time-to-act-on-health-care/article1488308/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
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    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2010/03/04/AR2010030404223.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-03-04:/commentary/7782481</id>
    <updated>2010-03-04T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>National Underwriter Property And Casualty Insurance News</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 The House bill will be the bill passed by the Senate, HR 3590. Mr. Gibbs also said the public will be able to see the legislation &#8220;before it&amp;#39;s voted on. ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2010/03/04/AR2010030404223.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2010/03/04/AR2010030405040.html?hpid=topnews" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-03-03:/commentary/7797480</id>
    <updated>2010-03-03T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Heritage.org</name>
    </author>
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 President Obama has put forward another variant of health care reform whose foundation is HR 3590. Nearly a year after the President ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2010/03/04/AR2010030405040.html?hpid=topnews&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title></title>
    <link href="http://beta.thehindu.com/news/international/article151419.ece" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-03-03:/commentary/7782480</id>
    <updated>2010-03-03T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Heritage.org</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 President Obama has put forward another variant of health care reform whose foundation is HR 3590. Nearly a year after the President ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://beta.thehindu.com/news/international/article151419.ece&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.katu.com/news/politics/87440957.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-03-01:/commentary/7837142</id>
    <updated>2010-03-01T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Medical News Today (press release)</name>
    </author>
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 Because Obama&amp;#39;s plan is based on the Senate reform bill (HR 3590) and includes several differences from the House legislation (HR 3962), Pelosi faces the ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.katu.com/news/politics/87440957.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.katu.com/news/politics/87187812.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-03-01:/commentary/7811686</id>
    <updated>2010-03-01T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Medical News Today (press release)</name>
    </author>
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 Because Obama&amp;#39;s plan is based on the Senate reform bill (HR 3590) and includes several differences from the House legislation (HR 3962), Pelosi faces the ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.katu.com/news/politics/87187812.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.katu.com/news/politics/85932527.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-03-01:/commentary/7782482</id>
    <updated>2010-03-01T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Medical News Today (press release)</name>
    </author>
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 Because Obama&amp;#39;s plan is based on the Senate reform bill (HR 3590) and includes several differences from the House legislation (HR 3962), Pelosi faces the ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.katu.com/news/politics/85932527.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.lifenews.com/nat6000.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-03-01:/commentary/7691779</id>
    <updated>2010-03-01T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>BP News</name>
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 But there is no language in the Senate bill (HR 3590) that would prevent &amp;quot;the use of the new funds to pay for abortions performed at Community Health ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.lifenews.com/nat6000.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.reuters.com/article/idUSTRE6213R520100302" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-03-01:/commentary/7691778</id>
    <updated>2010-03-01T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>CNSNews.com</name>
    </author>
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 The Senate health care bill (HR 3590) passed on Dec. 24, 2009 along party lines &#8211; 60 Democrats in favor, 39 Republicans opposed (Sen. Jim Bunning, R-Ky., ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.reuters.com/article/idUSTRE6213R520100302&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.reuters.com/article/idUSTRE61O4NV20100303" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-03-01:/commentary/7690926</id>
    <updated>2010-03-01T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>CNSNews.com</name>
    </author>
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 The Senate health care bill (HR 3590) passed on Dec. 24, 2009 along party lines &#8211; 60 Democrats in favor, 39 Republicans opposed (Sen. Jim Bunning, R-Ky., ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.reuters.com/article/idUSTRE61O4NV20100303&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title></title>
    <link href="http://beta.thehindu.com/news/international/article113804.ece" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-02-22:/commentary/7691780</id>
    <updated>2010-02-22T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Medical News Today (press release)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 On Monday morning, President Obama released a health care reform proposal that &amp;quot;attempts to merge the Senate legislation (HR 3590) with its counterpart in ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://beta.thehindu.com/news/international/article113804.ece&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/world/failure-of-us-health-summit-satisfies-both-sides/article1481347/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-02-22:/commentary/7690927</id>
    <updated>2010-02-22T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Medical News Today (press release)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 On Monday morning, President Obama released a health care reform proposal that &amp;quot;attempts to merge the Senate legislation (HR 3590) with its counterpart in ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/world/failure-of-us-health-summit-satisfies-both-sides/article1481347/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.lifenews.com/nat6032.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-02-21:/commentary/7690928</id>
    <updated>2010-02-21T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>LifeNews.com</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 In the manager&amp;#39;s amendment Senate Leader Harry Reid added to the Senate health care bill, HR 3590, a little noticed provision allowed $7 billion in funding ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.lifenews.com/nat6032.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://roomfordebate.blogs.nytimes.com/2010/02/22/can-obama-bypass-republicans-on-health/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-02-21:/commentary/7658400</id>
    <updated>2010-02-21T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>California Healthline</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 The proposal rejects the repeated calls from Republicans to scrap the House and Senate bills (HR 3962, HR 3590), opting instead to merge the Senate measure ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://roomfordebate.blogs.nytimes.com/2010/02/22/can-obama-bypass-republicans-on-health/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.nydailynews.com/news/politics/2010/02/20/2010-02-20_obama_will_broadcast_pivotal_health_care_summit_on_cspan.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-02-21:/commentary/7658381</id>
    <updated>2010-02-21T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>California Healthline</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 The proposal rejects the repeated calls from Republicans to scrap the House and Senate bills (HR 3962, HR 3590), opting instead to merge the Senate measure ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.nydailynews.com/news/politics/2010/02/20/2010-02-20_obama_will_broadcast_pivotal_health_care_summit_on_cspan.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.americanthinker.com/2010/02/bending_the_curve.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-02-16:/commentary/7599046</id>
    <updated>2010-02-16T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>HealthLeaders Media</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 The House bill (HR 3962) would reduce that number to 24 million, whereas the Senate bill (HR 3590) would reduce that number to 25 million. ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.americanthinker.com/2010/02/bending_the_curve.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://marketplace.publicradio.org/display/web/2010/02/19/pm-health-care/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-02-15:/commentary/7658382</id>
    <updated>2010-02-15T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>AScribe (press release)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 In addition, the study finds that under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (HR 3590) cumulative federal spending to subsidize health insurance ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://marketplace.publicradio.org/display/web/2010/02/19/pm-health-care/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://marketplace.publicradio.org/display/web/2010/01/28/pm-health-care/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-02-15:/commentary/7627618</id>
    <updated>2010-02-15T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>AScribe (press release)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 In addition, the study finds that under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (HR 3590) cumulative federal spending to subsidize health insurance ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://marketplace.publicradio.org/display/web/2010/01/28/pm-health-care/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://blogs.palmbeachpost.com/on-call/2010/02/17/summit-on-health-reform-waking-the-dead/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-02-15:/commentary/7627605</id>
    <updated>2010-02-15T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>AScribe (press release)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 In addition, the study finds that under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (HR 3590) cumulative federal spending to subsidize health insurance ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://blogs.palmbeachpost.com/on-call/2010/02/17/summit-on-health-reform-waking-the-dead/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.bignews.biz/?id=843305&amp;amp;keys=Senator-Michael-Bennet-HealthCare" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-02-15:/commentary/7616614</id>
    <updated>2010-02-15T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>AScribe (press release)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 In addition, the study finds that under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (HR 3590) cumulative federal spending to subsidize health insurance ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.bignews.biz/?id=843305&amp;amp;keys=Senator-Michael-Bennet-HealthCare&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.mcknights.com/concerns-grow-over-unsettled-issues-of-therapy-caps-medicare-physician-pay/article/163981/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-02-15:/commentary/7616599</id>
    <updated>2010-02-15T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>AScribe (press release)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 In addition, the study finds that under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (HR 3590) cumulative federal spending to subsidize health insurance ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.mcknights.com/concerns-grow-over-unsettled-issues-of-therapy-caps-medicare-physician-pay/article/163981/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.kansascity.com/444/story/1732910.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-02-09:/commentary/7568447</id>
    <updated>2010-02-09T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Lexology (registration)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 Under this strategy, the House and Senate could agree to a series of changes to the Senate&amp;#39;s already approved healthcare bill (HR 3590) and package them ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.kansascity.com/444/story/1732910.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/gallery/2010/02/09/GA2010020903086.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-02-09:/commentary/7559340</id>
    <updated>2010-02-09T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Lexology (registration)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 Under this strategy, the House and Senate could agree to a series of changes to the Senate&amp;#39;s already approved healthcare bill (HR 3590) and package them ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/gallery/2010/02/09/GA2010020903086.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2010/02/04/AR2010020402911.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-02-04:/commentary/7508845</id>
    <updated>2010-02-04T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>California Healthline</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 Obama said that after lawmakers work out the differences between the House and Senate reform bills (HR 3962, HR 3590), he wants to meet publicly with ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2010/02/04/AR2010020402911.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://beta.thehindu.com/health/article101845.ece" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-02-02:/commentary/7529678</id>
    <updated>2010-02-02T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Lexology (registration)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 ... first unveiled immediately after the Massachusetts election in which the House would approve the Senate-passed bill (HR 3590) without any changes, ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://beta.thehindu.com/health/article101845.ece&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://topnews.us/content/210584-cms-report-us-healthcare-spending-grow-61-ten-years" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-02-02:/commentary/7518110</id>
    <updated>2010-02-02T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Linex Legal (registration)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 In terms of coverage, the Senate&amp;#39;s Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (HR 3590) expands insurance to 31 million more people in 2019, compared with ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://topnews.us/content/210584-cms-report-us-healthcare-spending-grow-61-ten-years&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://whitehouse.blogs.foxnews.com/2010/02/03/obama-to-senate-dems-dont-look-back/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-02-02:/commentary/7518109</id>
    <updated>2010-02-02T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Lexology (registration)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 ... first unveiled immediately after the Massachusetts election in which the House would approve the Senate-passed bill (HR 3590) without any changes, ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://whitehouse.blogs.foxnews.com/2010/02/03/obama-to-senate-dems-dont-look-back/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://washingtontimes.com/news/2010/feb/04/us-states-to-pay-at-least-half-of-care-bills-by-20/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-02-02:/commentary/7508846</id>
    <updated>2010-02-02T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Linex Legal (registration)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 In terms of coverage, the Senate&amp;#39;s Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (HR 3590) expands insurance to 31 million more people in 2019, compared with ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://washingtontimes.com/news/2010/feb/04/us-states-to-pay-at-least-half-of-care-bills-by-20/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.kansascity.com/444/story/1724772.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-02-02:/commentary/7495869</id>
    <updated>2010-02-02T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Lexology (registration)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 ... first unveiled immediately after the Massachusetts election in which the House would approve the Senate-passed bill (HR 3590) without any changes, ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.kansascity.com/444/story/1724772.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.reuters.com/article/idUSN0211493320100203" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-02-02:/commentary/7486418</id>
    <updated>2010-02-02T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Lexology (registration)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 ... first unveiled immediately after the Massachusetts election in which the House would approve the Senate-passed bill (HR 3590) without any changes, ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.reuters.com/article/idUSN0211493320100203&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://dailycollegian.com/2010/02/03/future-of-health-care-bill-raises-some-concern-among-students/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-02-01:/commentary/7472585</id>
    <updated>2010-02-01T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>The Massachusetts Daily Collegian</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 ... the American Council on Education stated, &#8220;HR 3590 threatens the ability of colleges and universities to continue to offer students group-like insurance ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://dailycollegian.com/2010/02/03/future-of-health-care-bill-raises-some-concern-among-students/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.worldmag.com/articles/16383" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-01-31:/commentary/7461900</id>
    <updated>2010-01-31T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Medical News Today (press release)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 The House bill (HR 3962) includes the provision, but the Senate bill (HR 3590) does not (Herszenhorn/Pear, New York Times , 1/29). ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.worldmag.com/articles/16383&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.economist.com/blogs/democracyinamerica/2010/01/weeks_economistyougov_poll_0" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-01-31:/commentary/7451442</id>
    <updated>2010-01-31T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Medical News Today (press release)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 The House bill (HR 3962) includes the provision, but the Senate bill (HR 3590) does not (Herszenhorn/Pear, New York Times , 1/29). ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.economist.com/blogs/democracyinamerica/2010/01/weeks_economistyougov_poll_0&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Democratic Leaders in Congress Stress Commitment to Reform</title>
    <link href="http://www.californiahealthline.org/articles/2010/1/29/democratic-leaders-in-congress-stress-commitment-to-reform.aspx" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-01-28:/commentary/7426998</id>
    <updated>2010-01-28T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>California Healthline</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 ... a process as many had hoped, noting that there are significant differences between the House and Senate health reform bills (HR 3962, HR 3590). ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.californiahealthline.org/articles/2010/1/29/democratic-leaders-in-congress-stress-commitment-to-reform.aspx&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Pelosi Outlines Strategy To Pass Health Reform In House</title>
    <link href="http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/177539.php" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-01-28:/commentary/7426997</id>
    <updated>2010-01-28T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Medical News Today (press release)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 on Wednesday said that she could gather enough votes to pass the Senate&amp;#39;s health care reform bill (HR 3590) if the upper chamber agrees to make several ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/177539.php&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>US Congress considers major health insurance legislation</title>
    <link href="http://www.lexology.com/library/detail.aspx?g=a8fb7b3c-7c3c-4dd6-b17c-3c5937634b84" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-01-28:/commentary/7426996</id>
    <updated>2010-01-28T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Lexology (registration)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 ... and, on 24 December 2009, the Senate passed the &#8220;Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act&#8221; (HR 3590). The House and Senate bills, which differ from ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.lexology.com/library/detail.aspx?g=a8fb7b3c-7c3c-4dd6-b17c-3c5937634b84&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.usatoday.com/news/washington/2010-01-27-sotu-transcript_N.htm" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-01-27:/commentary/7451443</id>
    <updated>2010-01-27T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>The Star-Ledger - NJ.com (blog)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 The current drafts of the &#8220;Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act&#8221; (HR 3590) and the &amp;#39;&amp;#39;Affordable Health Care for America Act&amp;#39;&amp;#39; (HR 3962) bills together ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.usatoday.com/news/washington/2010-01-27-sotu-transcript_N.htm&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.guardian.co.uk/commentisfree/cifamerica/2010/jan/28/barack-obama-state-union" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-01-27:/commentary/7431988</id>
    <updated>2010-01-27T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>The Star-Ledger - NJ.com (blog)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 The current drafts of the &#8220;Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act&#8221; (HR 3590) and the &amp;#39;&amp;#39;Affordable Health Care for America Act&amp;#39;&amp;#39; (HR 3962) bills together ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.guardian.co.uk/commentisfree/cifamerica/2010/jan/28/barack-obama-state-union&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.cbc.ca/world/story/2010/01/29/obama-small-business.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-01-27:/commentary/7426995</id>
    <updated>2010-01-27T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>The Star-Ledger - NJ.com (blog)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 The current drafts of the &#8220;Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act&#8221; (HR 3590) and the &amp;#39;&amp;#39;Affordable Health Care for America Act&amp;#39;&amp;#39; (HR 3962) bills together ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.cbc.ca/world/story/2010/01/29/obama-small-business.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Congressional Documents and Publications</title>
    <link href="http://insurancenewsnet.com/article.aspx?id=156407" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-01-27:/commentary/7417085</id>
    <updated>2010-01-27T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Insurance News Net (press release)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 ... the Congressional Research Service. (&amp;quot;Medicare Program Changes in the Senate Amendment in the Nature of a Substitute to HR 3590&amp;quot; December 8, 2009 (R40970)) &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://insurancenewsnet.com/article.aspx?id=156407&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/northamerica/usa/barackobama/7095921/State-of-the-Union-Obamas-poetic-words-not-enough-to-rescue-presidency.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-01-27:/commentary/7417084</id>
    <updated>2010-01-27T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>The Star-Ledger - NJ.com (blog)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 The current drafts of the &#8220;Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act&#8221; (HR 3590) and the &amp;#39;&amp;#39;Affordable Health Care for America Act&amp;#39;&amp;#39; (HR 3962) bills together ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/northamerica/usa/barackobama/7095921/State-of-the-Union-Obamas-poetic-words-not-enough-to-rescue-presidency.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Health bill with funding for abortion still alive in Congress</title>
    <link href="http://www.times-news.com/opinion/local_story_028211255.html?keyword=topstory" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-01-27:/commentary/7417083</id>
    <updated>2010-01-27T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Cumberland Times-News</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 Insomuch as the news media coverage goes, Nancy Pelosi has misled the American people to believe there is no activity regarding HR 3590 (the health care ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.times-news.com/opinion/local_story_028211255.html?keyword=topstory&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.kansascity.com/444/story/1711743.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-01-26:/commentary/7417082</id>
    <updated>2010-01-26T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>California Healthline</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 By comparison, CBO projects $9.3 billion in savings under the Senate plan (HR 3590), which would take effect a year earlier and does not provide special ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.kansascity.com/444/story/1711743.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Blogs Comment On Antiabortion Super Bowl Ad, Health Reform Prospects, Other Topics</title>
    <link href="http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/177233.php" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-01-26:/commentary/7405418</id>
    <updated>2010-01-26T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Medical News Today (press release)</name>
    </author>
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 Both the House and Senate versions of the legislation (HR 3962, HR 3590) include restrictions on abortion coverage, and &amp;quot;[a]lmost as troubling, ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/177233.php&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>How Health Care Reform Will Affect Young Adults</title>
    <link href="http://www.heritage.org/Research/HealthCare/cda1002.cfm" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-01-26:/commentary/7405416</id>
    <updated>2010-01-26T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Heritage.org</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 [9] The penalty for not complying with the individual mandate is assumed to be $750 in 2016, proposed in the Senate&amp;#39;s newest health care bill, HR 3590. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.heritage.org/Research/HealthCare/cda1002.cfm&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>The D.C. update</title>
    <link href="http://www.lexology.com/library/detail.aspx?g=7a2384f4-362c-4d65-84a3-249fa85ffc21" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-01-26:/commentary/7405415</id>
    <updated>2010-01-26T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Lexology (registration)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, HR 3590, which was approved by the Senate on December 24, 2009, does not include the repeal but the repeal ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.lexology.com/library/detail.aspx?g=7a2384f4-362c-4d65-84a3-249fa85ffc21&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/nationworld/2010911018_health28.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-01-26:/commentary/7405414</id>
    <updated>2010-01-26T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>California Healthline</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 By comparison, CBO projects $9.3 billion in savings under the Senate plan (HR 3590), which would take effect a year earlier and does not provide special ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/nationworld/2010911018_health28.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Jenna Henry Hansen: Ante-up Ladies.</title>
    <link href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/jenna-hansen/ante-up-ladies_b_432054.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-01-25:/commentary/7477790</id>
    <updated>2010-01-25T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Huffington Post</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Two nights ago, my weary eyes again scoured the pages of the House and Senate versions of America's health care reform bill. My mission: a near futile attempt to decipher the language as to how either bill may impact health insurance coverage for women.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.huffingtonpost.com/jenna-hansen/ante-up-ladies_b_432054.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.reuters.com/article/idUSTRE60E43D20100127" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-01-25:/commentary/7394531</id>
    <updated>2010-01-25T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>California Healthline</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 Congressional Democrats appear to have agreed on a strategy to have the House pass the Senate health reform bill (HR 3590) and use the budget reconciliation ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.reuters.com/article/idUSTRE60E43D20100127&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Last week in DC: the healthcare reform debate &#8211; January 25, 2010</title>
    <link href="http://www.lexology.com/library/detail.aspx?g=b97825e5-accf-4852-8247-d682c0c58bac" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-01-25:/commentary/7394530</id>
    <updated>2010-01-25T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Lexology (registration)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 ... leaders were holed up behind closed doors, hammering out a compromise between the House healthcare reform bill (HR 3962) and the Senate bill (HR 3590). ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.lexology.com/library/detail.aspx?g=b97825e5-accf-4852-8247-d682c0c58bac&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Political leaders reach agreement with unions on excise tax for Cadillac plans</title>
    <link href="http://www.lexology.com/library/detail.aspx?g=a67f5f4b-23a6-48aa-94bf-f437814df816" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-01-25:/commentary/7394508</id>
    <updated>2010-01-25T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Lexology (registration)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 The excise tax was included in the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (HR 3590) passed by the Senate. The provisions of that bill called for a 40 ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.lexology.com/library/detail.aspx?g=a67f5f4b-23a6-48aa-94bf-f437814df816&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Some States See Less To Gain From National Health Reform Efforts</title>
    <link href="http://www.californiahealthline.org/articles/2010/1/26/some-states-see-less-to-gain-from-national-health-reform-efforts.aspx" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-01-25:/commentary/7394507</id>
    <updated>2010-01-25T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>California Healthline</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 For example, the Senate health reform bill (HR 3590) includes a provision that would fully cover the cost of a Medicaid expansion in Nebraska. ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.californiahealthline.org/articles/2010/1/26/some-states-see-less-to-gain-from-national-health-reform-efforts.aspx&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>CBO: Senate Reform Bill Would Extend Life of Medicare Part A Payments</title>
    <link href="http://www.healthleadersmedia.com/content/FIN-245475/CBO-Senate-Reform-Bill-Would-Extend-Life-of-Medicare-Part-A-Payments" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-01-25:/commentary/7394506</id>
    <updated>2010-01-25T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>HealthLeaders Media</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 If Congress enacts the Senate healthcare reform bill (HR 3590), the legislation could extend the life of the Medicare Hospital Insurance (HI) trust fund&#8212;or ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.healthleadersmedia.com/content/FIN-245475/CBO-Senate-Reform-Bill-Would-Extend-Life-of-Medicare-Part-A-Payments&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.redandblack.com/2010/01/25/money-to-burn-proposed-tanning-bill-may-offset-health-care-costs/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-01-25:/commentary/7394505</id>
    <updated>2010-01-25T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Red and Black</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 If signed into law, the $871 billion HR 3590, or the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, would impose a 10 percent excise tax on indoor tanning ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.redandblack.com/2010/01/25/money-to-burn-proposed-tanning-bill-may-offset-health-care-costs/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Congressional Democrats Look to Reconciliation To Pass Reform</title>
    <link href="http://www.californiahealthline.org/articles/2010/1/26/congressional-democrats-look-to-reconciliation-to-pass-reform.aspx" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-01-25:/commentary/7394504</id>
    <updated>2010-01-25T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>California Healthline</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 Congressional Democrats appear to have agreed on a strategy to have the House pass the Senate health reform bill (HR 3590) and use the budget reconciliation ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.californiahealthline.org/articles/2010/1/26/congressional-democrats-look-to-reconciliation-to-pass-reform.aspx&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Outlook on health reform: the clock is ticking</title>
    <link href="http://www.lexology.com/library/detail.aspx?g=62b6e3a4-7bf8-4909-b752-f95ea954f093" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-01-24:/commentary/7417087</id>
    <updated>2010-01-24T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Lexology (registration)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 ... of December culminating with the passage of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (HR 3590) on a party line vote (60-39) early Christmas Eve. ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.lexology.com/library/detail.aspx?g=62b6e3a4-7bf8-4909-b752-f95ea954f093&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/news/world/us_and_americas/article6999819.ece" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-01-24:/commentary/7380517</id>
    <updated>2010-01-24T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Lexology (registration)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 ... of December culminating with the passage of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (HR 3590) on a party line vote (60-39) early Christmas Eve. ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/news/world/us_and_americas/article6999819.ece&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://beta.thehindu.com/health/article87959.ece?homepage=true" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-01-23:/commentary/7368367</id>
    <updated>2010-01-23T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Firedoglake (blog)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 ... was the first amendment offered &#8211; in the form of a substitute &#8211; on the shell bill from the House (HR 3590, an unrelated taxing-power bill that the Reid ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://beta.thehindu.com/health/article87959.ece?homepage=true&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Merkley amendment a good thing overall</title>
    <link href="http://www.adn.com/opinion/compass/story/1108356.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-01-23:/commentary/7365734</id>
    <updated>2010-01-23T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Anchorage Daily News</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 Recent commentary would lead some to believe that the Merkley amendment to the Patient Protection and Affordable Coverage Act (HR 3590) will ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.adn.com/opinion/compass/story/1108356.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Anatomy of a Backroom Deal&amp;#39;s Public Face: The case for letting Congress do the ...</title>
    <link href="http://seminal.firedoglake.com/?p=26179" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-01-23:/commentary/7365672</id>
    <updated>2010-01-23T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Firedoglake (blog)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 ... was the first amendment offered &#8211; in the form of a substitute &#8211; on the shell bill from the House (HR 3590, an unrelated taxing-power bill that the Reid ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://seminal.firedoglake.com/?p=26179&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Counties not exempt in reform bill</title>
    <link href="http://jacksonville.com/news/metro/2010-01-24/story/counties_not_exempt_in_reform_bill" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-01-23:/commentary/7356718</id>
    <updated>2010-01-23T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Florida Times-Union</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 A search of HR 3590, the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act that passed both houses, finds no mention of Florida or Broward, Miami-Dade and Palm ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://jacksonville.com/news/metro/2010-01-24/story/counties_not_exempt_in_reform_bill&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Pelosi Says House Likely Won&amp;#39;t Pass Senate&amp;#39;s Health Care Bill</title>
    <link href="http://www.californiahealthline.org/articles/2010/1/22/pelosi-says-house-likely-wont-pass-senates-health-care-bill.aspx" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-01-21:/commentary/7417086</id>
    <updated>2010-01-21T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>California Healthline</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 said members of the House are unlikely to pass the version of health care reform legislation already approved by the Senate (HR 3590), the Washington Post ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.californiahealthline.org/articles/2010/1/22/pelosi-says-house-likely-wont-pass-senates-health-care-bill.aspx&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.nationalpost.com/news/story.html?id=2468555" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-01-21:/commentary/7405417</id>
    <updated>2010-01-21T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>California Healthline</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 said members of the House are unlikely to pass the version of health care reform legislation already approved by the Senate (HR 3590), the Washington Post ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.nationalpost.com/news/story.html?id=2468555&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.cbc.ca/world/story/2010/01/21/us-brown-capitol-hill-100121.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-01-21:/commentary/7394532</id>
    <updated>2010-01-21T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>California Healthline</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 said members of the House are unlikely to pass the version of health care reform legislation already approved by the Senate (HR 3590), the Washington Post ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.cbc.ca/world/story/2010/01/21/us-brown-capitol-hill-100121.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://blogs.telegraph.co.uk/news/tobyharnden/100023110/its-lose-lose-for-democrats-on-doomed-health-care/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-01-21:/commentary/7365733</id>
    <updated>2010-01-21T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>California Healthline</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 said members of the House are unlikely to pass the version of health care reform legislation already approved by the Senate (HR 3590), the Washington Post ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://blogs.telegraph.co.uk/news/tobyharnden/100023110/its-lose-lose-for-democrats-on-doomed-health-care/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/opinions/editorials/massachusetts-disowns-a-legacy/article1438404/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-01-21:/commentary/7365718</id>
    <updated>2010-01-21T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>California Healthline</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 said members of the House are unlikely to pass the version of health care reform legislation already approved by the Senate (HR 3590), the Washington Post ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/opinions/editorials/massachusetts-disowns-a-legacy/article1438404/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.nydailynews.com/news/politics/2010/01/24/2010-01-24_health_reforms_turn_for_the_worse_may_cost_ny.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-01-21:/commentary/7365671</id>
    <updated>2010-01-21T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Dentistry IQ</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 In late December, the US Senate passed the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. The Senate bill (HR 3590) differs from the House of Representatives ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.nydailynews.com/news/politics/2010/01/24/2010-01-24_health_reforms_turn_for_the_worse_may_cost_ny.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2010/01/19/AR2010011900197.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-01-21:/commentary/7356716</id>
    <updated>2010-01-21T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>California Healthline</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 said members of the House are unlikely to pass the version of health care reform legislation already approved by the Senate (HR 3590), the Washington Post ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2010/01/19/AR2010011900197.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Squeezing out Private Health Plans</title>
    <link href="http://www.heritage.org/Research/HealthCare/wm2774.cfm" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-01-21:/commentary/7348154</id>
    <updated>2010-01-21T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Heritage.org</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 [1]The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act of 2009, HR 3590, 111th Cong., 1st Sess., Sec. 9001. [2]US Department of Health and Human Services, ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.heritage.org/Research/HealthCare/wm2774.cfm&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Update on the healthcare reform bill for America</title>
    <link href="http://www.dentistryiq.com/index/display/article-display/5577645099/articles/dentisryiq/front-office/update-on_the_healthcare.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-01-21:/commentary/7348149</id>
    <updated>2010-01-21T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Dentistry IQ</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 In late December, the US Senate passed the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. The Senate bill (HR 3590) differs from the House of Representatives ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.dentistryiq.com/index/display/article-display/5577645099/articles/dentisryiq/front-office/update-on_the_healthcare.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/world/how-scott-brown-shook-up-us-politics/article1437032/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-01-21:/commentary/7348148</id>
    <updated>2010-01-21T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>California Healthline</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 said members of the House are unlikely to pass the version of health care reform legislation already approved by the Senate (HR 3590), the Washington Post ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/world/how-scott-brown-shook-up-us-politics/article1437032/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Experts: Drug Industry May Support Move to Preserve Senate Healthcare Bill</title>
    <link href="http://fdanews.com/newsletter/article?issueId=13365&amp;amp;articleId=123860" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-01-21:/commentary/7348146</id>
    <updated>2010-01-21T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>FDA news (subscription)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 The Senate&amp;#39;s Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, HR 3590, would allow the industry to avoid a ban on pay-for-delay settlements and give it 12 years ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://fdanews.com/newsletter/article?issueId=13365&amp;amp;articleId=123860&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>President, Democratic Leaders Pledge To Keep Working on Health Care</title>
    <link href="http://www.californiahealthline.org/articles/2010/1/21/president-democratic-leaders-pledge-to-keep-working-on-health-care.aspx" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-01-20:/commentary/7394510</id>
    <updated>2010-01-20T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>California Healthline</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 ... which negotiators this month have been trying to develop by merging the House (HR 3962) and Senate (HR 3590) bills (Allen/Young, The Hill, 1/20). ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.californiahealthline.org/articles/2010/1/21/president-democratic-leaders-pledge-to-keep-working-on-health-care.aspx&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Last week in DC: the healthcare reform debate</title>
    <link href="http://www.lexology.com/library/detail.aspx?g=9a5754b0-bef4-4598-bdc0-679521aaf3c6" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-01-20:/commentary/7380518</id>
    <updated>2010-01-20T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Lexology (registration)</name>
    </author>
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 ... working for hours on end to find common ground on the remaining differences between the House and Senate healthcare reform bills (HR 3962 and HR 3590, ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.lexology.com/library/detail.aspx?g=9a5754b0-bef4-4598-bdc0-679521aaf3c6&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>New Unfunded Federal Medicaid Mandate Would Spell Trouble for States</title>
    <link href="http://www.heartland.org/healthpolicy-news.org/article/26841/New_Unfunded_Federal_Medicaid_Mandate_Would_Spell_Trouble_for_States.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-01-20:/commentary/7356717</id>
    <updated>2010-01-20T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Health Care News</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, HR 3590, imposes an unfunded mandate requiring higher spending by state taxpayers in order to expand ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.heartland.org/healthpolicy-news.org/article/26841/New_Unfunded_Federal_Medicaid_Mandate_Would_Spell_Trouble_for_States.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>The Public Health Plan Reincarnated: New-and Troubling-Powers for OPM</title>
    <link href="http://www.heritage.org/Research/HealthCare/bg2364.cfm" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-01-20:/commentary/7348157</id>
    <updated>2010-01-20T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Heritage.org</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 ... through the legislative process under a false identity in the giant Senate health bill, the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (HR 3590). ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.heritage.org/Research/HealthCare/bg2364.cfm&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Major changes to False Claims Act &#8220;public disclosure&#8221; bar added to Senate&amp;#39;s ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.lexology.com/library/detail.aspx?g=9c729e97-5536-4bce-bb5f-6b977aeccfb7" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-01-20:/commentary/7348150</id>
    <updated>2010-01-20T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Lexology (registration)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 Buried in the 383 pages of the Senate Manager&amp;#39;s Amendment to HR 3590, &#8220;The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act,&#8221; are changes to the civil False ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.lexology.com/library/detail.aspx?g=9c729e97-5536-4bce-bb5f-6b977aeccfb7&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.centredaily.com/news/nation/story/1746503.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-01-20:/commentary/7348147</id>
    <updated>2010-01-20T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Health Care News</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, HR 3590, imposes an unfunded mandate requiring higher spending by state taxpayers in order to expand ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.centredaily.com/news/nation/story/1746503.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <link href="http://www.californiahealthline.org/road-to-reform/2010/reform-debate-drives-question-of-minimum-benefits.aspx" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-01-19:/commentary/7356722</id>
    <updated>2010-01-19T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>California Healthline</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 called on congressional leaders to strip the &amp;quot;sweeteners&amp;quot; and special deals included in the Senate health care reform bill (HR 3590) from the final ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.californiahealthline.org/road-to-reform/2010/reform-debate-drives-question-of-minimum-benefits.aspx&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Beacon Hill - Obama&amp;#39;s Waterloo?</title>
    <link href="http://canadafreepress.com/index.php/article/19173" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-01-19:/commentary/7356720</id>
    <updated>2010-01-19T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Canada Free Press</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 Plan &#8220;B&#8221; is the passing, unchanged, in House of the Senate&amp;#39;s Christmas Eve version of Obamacare, HR 3590. On January 9 th , 2010, Canada Free Press ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://canadafreepress.com/index.php/article/19173&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>How will health care reform really impact military?</title>
    <link href="http://www.islandpacket.com/lowcountrylife/story/1108140.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-01-19:/commentary/7348155</id>
    <updated>2010-01-19T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Hilton Head Island Packet</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 Indeed Democrats contend that if the Senate-passed Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (HR 3590) becomes law, many of 16 million veterans not ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.islandpacket.com/lowcountrylife/story/1108140.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.cbc.ca/world/story/2010/01/20/us-massachusetts-reaction-100120.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-01-18:/commentary/7394509</id>
    <updated>2010-01-18T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>California Healthline</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 White House officials and congressional Democrats working to merge the House and Senate health reform bills (HR 3962, HR 3590) have discussed several ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.cbc.ca/world/story/2010/01/20/us-massachusetts-reaction-100120.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Health care reform: where do things stand for employers?</title>
    <link href="http://www.lexology.com/library/detail.aspx?g=e965cae5-57af-49b6-8743-88b9436a5dbe" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-01-18:/commentary/7348160</id>
    <updated>2010-01-18T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Lexology (registration)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 ... Health Care for America Act (HR 3962) on November 7, and the Senate passed the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (HR 3590) on December 24. ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.lexology.com/library/detail.aspx?g=e965cae5-57af-49b6-8743-88b9436a5dbe&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.cbsnews.com/blogs/2010/01/19/politics/politicalhotsheet/entry6116071.shtml" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-01-18:/commentary/7314122</id>
    <updated>2010-01-18T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Lexology (registration)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 ... Health Care for America Act (HR 3962) on November 7, and the Senate passed the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (HR 3590) on December 24. ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.cbsnews.com/blogs/2010/01/19/politics/politicalhotsheet/entry6116071.shtml&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.reuters.com/article/idUSTRE60I5M920100120" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-01-18:/commentary/7314121</id>
    <updated>2010-01-18T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>California Healthline</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 White House officials and congressional Democrats working to merge the House and Senate health reform bills (HR 3962, HR 3590) have discussed several ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.reuters.com/article/idUSTRE60I5M920100120&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://prescriptions.blogs.nytimes.com/2010/01/19/liberal-groups-urge-passage-of-health-care-bill/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-01-18:/commentary/7314047</id>
    <updated>2010-01-18T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Lexology (registration)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 ... Health Care for America Act (HR 3962) on November 7, and the Senate passed the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (HR 3590) on December 24. ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://prescriptions.blogs.nytimes.com/2010/01/19/liberal-groups-urge-passage-of-health-care-bill/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://beta.thehindu.com/news/international/article82885.ece" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-01-18:/commentary/7314046</id>
    <updated>2010-01-18T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>California Healthline</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 White House officials and congressional Democrats working to merge the House and Senate health reform bills (HR 3962, HR 3590) have discussed several ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://beta.thehindu.com/news/international/article82885.ece&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Veterans cautious of health reform</title>
    <link href="http://www.cnjonline.com/opinion/health-36754-reform-nation.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-01-18:/commentary/7314017</id>
    <updated>2010-01-18T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Clovis News Journal</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 Indeed Democrats contend that if the Senate-passed Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (HR 3590) becomes law, many of 16 million veterans not ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.cnjonline.com/opinion/health-36754-reform-nation.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>WHAT&amp;#39;S AHEAD IN WASHINGTON? Healthcare, the Economy, Jobs, Taxes, and State of ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.rotor.com/Default.aspx?tabid=510&amp;amp;newsid905=62893" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-01-18:/commentary/7314016</id>
    <updated>2010-01-18T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Helicopter Association International</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 The Democrats&amp;#39; best option in the event of a Brown victory would seem to be an attempt to have the House clear the Senate-passed bill (HR 3590) without ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.rotor.com/Default.aspx?tabid=510&amp;amp;newsid905=62893&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.economist.com/blogs/democracyinamerica/2010/01/scott_brown_and_debate_over_health_care" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-01-18:/commentary/7314015</id>
    <updated>2010-01-18T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Lexology (registration)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 ... Health Care for America Act (HR 3962) on November 7, and the Senate passed the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (HR 3590) on December 24. ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.economist.com/blogs/democracyinamerica/2010/01/scott_brown_and_debate_over_health_care&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.smh.com.au/world/tsunami-in-us-politics-obama-loses-kennedy-seat-20100120-mkts.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-01-18:/commentary/7314014</id>
    <updated>2010-01-18T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>California Healthline</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 White House officials and congressional Democrats working to merge the House and Senate health reform bills (HR 3962, HR 3590) have discussed several ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.smh.com.au/world/tsunami-in-us-politics-obama-loses-kennedy-seat-20100120-mkts.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/2010/jan/19/massachusetts-election-brown-coakley-race" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-01-17:/commentary/7368368</id>
    <updated>2010-01-17T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>msnbc.com</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 Well, the Senate passed their bill with a House number -- HR 3590. So because it has a House number, it&amp;#39;s technically a House bill, and if the House passes ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/2010/jan/19/massachusetts-election-brown-coakley-race&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://abcnews.go.com/WN/abcs-world-news-diane-sawyer-question-day-massachusetts/story?id=9612177" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-01-17:/commentary/7356721</id>
    <updated>2010-01-17T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>msnbc.com</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 Well, the Senate passed their bill with a House number -- HR 3590. So because it has a House number, it&amp;#39;s technically a House bill, and if the House passes ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://abcnews.go.com/WN/abcs-world-news-diane-sawyer-question-day-massachusetts/story?id=9612177&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>NELSON REITERATES CALL FOR RELIEVING UNFUNDED MANDATE FOR ALL STATES IN HEALTH ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.bignews.biz/?id=835145&amp;amp;keys=Senator-Ben-Nelson-HealthCare" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-01-17:/commentary/7348159</id>
    <updated>2010-01-17T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>BigNews.biz (press release)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 ... DC In evaluating the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, HR 3590, I was concerned that the Medicaid expansion in the bill represented an ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.bignews.biz/?id=835145&amp;amp;keys=Senator-Ben-Nelson-HealthCare&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title></title>
    <link href="http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/americas/8466745.stm" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-01-17:/commentary/7304150</id>
    <updated>2010-01-17T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>msnbc.com</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 Well, the Senate passed their bill with a House number -- HR 3590. So because it has a House number, it&amp;#39;s technically a House bill, and if the House passes ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/americas/8466745.stm&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>First thoughts: What if Coakley loses?</title>
    <link href="http://firstread.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2010/01/18/2176572.aspx" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-01-17:/commentary/7300478</id>
    <updated>2010-01-17T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>msnbc.com</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 Well, the Senate passed their bill with a House number -- HR 3590. So because it has a House number, it&amp;#39;s technically a House bill, and if the House passes ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://firstread.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2010/01/18/2176572.aspx&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Health Policy Research Roundup: New Orleans clinic experiences, health reform ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.news-medical.net/news/20100118/Health-Policy-Research-Roundup-New-Orleans-clinic-experiences-health-reform-and-lagging-biomedical-research-funds.aspx" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-01-17:/commentary/7290985</id>
    <updated>2010-01-17T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>News-Medical.net</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 ... Affordable Care Act (HR 3590) that aim to expand and improve health insurance coverage in the US The report highlights differences between the bills, ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.news-medical.net/news/20100118/Health-Policy-Research-Roundup-New-Orleans-clinic-experiences-health-reform-and-lagging-biomedical-research-funds.aspx&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Obama, Dems Reach Major Compromise On Health Reform Bill, Though Other Issues ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/176259.php" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-01-17:/commentary/7290946</id>
    <updated>2010-01-17T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Medical News Today (press release)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 ... making progress on one of the major differences between the Senate and House health care reform bills (HR 3590, HR 3962), the New York Times reports ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/176259.php&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Health care bill&amp;#39;s effect on veterans a hot issue</title>
    <link href="http://www.montgomeryadvertiser.com/article/20100117/NEWS02/1170321/Health+care+bill+s+effect+on+veterans+a+hot+issue" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-01-16:/commentary/7300479</id>
    <updated>2010-01-16T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Montgomery Advertiser</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 Indeed, Democrats contend that if the Senate-passed Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (HR 3590) becomes law, many of 16 million veterans not ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.montgomeryadvertiser.com/article/20100117/NEWS02/1170321/Health+care+bill+s+effect+on+veterans+a+hot+issue&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://topnews.us/content/29981-boston-all-set-host-major-health-care-reform-conference" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-01-15:/commentary/7304161</id>
    <updated>2010-01-15T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Right Side News</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 Among hundreds of other economically harmful proposals, the Senate bill, HR 3590, will create several onerous new taxes on the producers of health goods and ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://topnews.us/content/29981-boston-all-set-host-major-health-care-reform-conference&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.latimes.com/news/nation-and-world/la-na-healthcare-qa17-2010jan17,0,7495347.story" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-01-15:/commentary/7288935</id>
    <updated>2010-01-15T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Right Side News</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 Among hundreds of other economically harmful proposals, the Senate bill, HR 3590, will create several onerous new taxes on the producers of health goods and ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.latimes.com/news/nation-and-world/la-na-healthcare-qa17-2010jan17,0,7495347.story&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Healthcare Reform and a New Producer Tax</title>
    <link href="http://www.rightsidenews.com/201001168203/energy-and-environment/healthcare-reform-and-a-new-producer-tax.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-01-15:/commentary/7285457</id>
    <updated>2010-01-15T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Right Side News</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 Among hundreds of other economically harmful proposals, the Senate bill, HR 3590, will create several onerous new taxes on the producers of health goods and ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.rightsidenews.com/201001168203/energy-and-environment/healthcare-reform-and-a-new-producer-tax.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>TOM PHILPOTT | US National Health Insurance Reform, the Military and Veterans</title>
    <link href="http://www.kitsapsun.com/news/2010/jan/16/tom-philpott-us-national-health-insurance-reform/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-01-15:/commentary/7275219</id>
    <updated>2010-01-15T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Kitsap Sun</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 Indeed Democrats contend that if the Senate-passed Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (HR 3590) becomes law, many of 16 million veterans not ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.kitsapsun.com/news/2010/jan/16/tom-philpott-us-national-health-insurance-reform/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title></title>
    <link href="http://biggovernment.com/2010/01/15/texas-is-right-to-quit-the-race-for-the-top-education-program/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-01-14:/commentary/7275223</id>
    <updated>2010-01-14T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Big Government (blog)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 2511 and Reid&amp;#39;s bill HR 3590 sec. 4101, titled &amp;quot;School Based Health Clinics&amp;quot; (also known as School Based Health Centers). 1700 SBHCs already exist in 43 ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://biggovernment.com/2010/01/15/texas-is-right-to-quit-the-race-for-the-top-education-program/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Tentative Agreement Reached on Excise Tax on High-Cost Plans</title>
    <link href="http://www.californiahealthline.org/articles/2010/1/15/tentative-agreement-reached-on-excise-tax-on-highcost-plans.aspx" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-01-14:/commentary/7275221</id>
    <updated>2010-01-14T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>California Healthline</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 Under the original Senate health care reform bill (HR 3590), starting in 2013 a 40% excise tax would be levied on health care plans costing $8500 annually ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.californiahealthline.org/articles/2010/1/15/tentative-agreement-reached-on-excise-tax-on-highcost-plans.aspx&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Alliance of Specialty Medicine Members Join With More Than 70 Patient and ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.earthtimes.org/articles/show/alliance-of-specialty-medicine-members,1122566.shtml" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-01-14:/commentary/7275220</id>
    <updated>2010-01-14T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Earthtimes (press release)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 ... Seals -- in opposition to the establishment of the Independent Payment Advisory Board (IPAB) included in the Senate-passed health reform bill (HR 3590). ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.earthtimes.org/articles/show/alliance-of-specialty-medicine-members,1122566.shtml&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Legal attack on &amp;#39;Cornhusker Kickback&amp;#39; raises constitutional questions</title>
    <link href="http://www.tulsatoday.com/index.php?option=com_content&amp;amp;view=article&amp;amp;id=1525:legal-attack-on-cornhusker-kickback-raises-constitutional-questions&amp;amp;catid=61:national&amp;amp;Itemid=109" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-01-14:/commentary/7275216</id>
    <updated>2010-01-14T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Tulsa Today</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 30 letter, the attorneys general assailed the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, HR 3590, in its Senate version. Excerpts from the letter follow: ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.tulsatoday.com/index.php?option=com_content&amp;amp;view=article&amp;amp;id=1525:legal-attack-on-cornhusker-kickback-raises-constitutional-questions&amp;amp;catid=61:national&amp;amp;Itemid=109&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>GA GOP Lawmakers Question Health Care Reform&amp;#39;s Legality</title>
    <link href="http://www.newschannel9.com/news/care-987950-health-state.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-01-14:/commentary/7275214</id>
    <updated>2010-01-14T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>WTVC</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 It is a special exemption that states Nebraska will not have to pay any added costs stemming from expanded Medicaid benefits included in HR 3590. ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.newschannel9.com/news/care-987950-health-state.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.latimes.com/news/nation-and-world/la-naw-health-congress15-2010jan15,0,7559784.story" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-01-13:/commentary/7348153</id>
    <updated>2010-01-13T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Lexology (registration)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 Under the less formal strategy, Democrats will reconcile the differences between the House- and Senate-passed healthcare reform bills (HR 3962 and HR 3590, ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.latimes.com/news/nation-and-world/la-naw-health-congress15-2010jan15,0,7559784.story&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title></title>
    <link href="http://wonkette.com/413158/bart-stupak-for-president-of-michigan" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-01-13:/commentary/7348152</id>
    <updated>2010-01-13T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Heritage.org (blog)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 10503 of the Reid &#8220;Manager&amp;#39;s Amendment&#8221; to HR 3590 directly appropriates funds for community health centers (CHCs). These funds would not be covered by the ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://wonkette.com/413158/bart-stupak-for-president-of-michigan&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.thebostonpilot.com/article.asp?ID=11347" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-01-13:/commentary/7288916</id>
    <updated>2010-01-13T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Heritage.org (blog)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 10503 of the Reid &#8220;Manager&amp;#39;s Amendment&#8221; to HR 3590 directly appropriates funds for community health centers (CHCs). These funds would not be covered by the ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.thebostonpilot.com/article.asp?ID=11347&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.boston.com/business/healthcare/articles/2010/01/13/obama_congressional_democrats_meeting_on_health/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-01-13:/commentary/7288915</id>
    <updated>2010-01-13T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Lexology (registration)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 Under the less formal strategy, Democrats will reconcile the differences between the House- and Senate-passed healthcare reform bills (HR 3962 and HR 3590, ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.boston.com/business/healthcare/articles/2010/01/13/obama_congressional_democrats_meeting_on_health/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.reuters.com/article/idUSTRE5B83ZG20100114" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-01-13:/commentary/7285474</id>
    <updated>2010-01-13T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Lexology (registration)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 Under the less formal strategy, Democrats will reconcile the differences between the House- and Senate-passed healthcare reform bills (HR 3962 and HR 3590, ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.reuters.com/article/idUSTRE5B83ZG20100114&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.nydailynews.com/news/politics/2010/01/16/2010-01-16_new_york_legislators_push_for_best_white_house_health_care_overhaul_for_the_stat.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-01-13:/commentary/7285458</id>
    <updated>2010-01-13T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Lexology (registration)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 Under the less formal strategy, Democrats will reconcile the differences between the House- and Senate-passed healthcare reform bills (HR 3962 and HR 3590, ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.nydailynews.com/news/politics/2010/01/16/2010-01-16_new_york_legislators_push_for_best_white_house_health_care_overhaul_for_the_stat.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2010/01/15/politics/main6099308.shtml" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-01-13:/commentary/7275218</id>
    <updated>2010-01-13T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Lexology (registration)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 Under the less formal strategy, Democrats will reconcile the differences between the House- and Senate-passed healthcare reform bills (HR 3962 and HR 3590, ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2010/01/15/politics/main6099308.shtml&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.nytimes.com/2010/01/10/health/policy/10address.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-01-13:/commentary/7275217</id>
    <updated>2010-01-13T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Heritage.org (blog)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 10503 of the Reid &#8220;Manager&amp;#39;s Amendment&#8221; to HR 3590 directly appropriates funds for community health centers (CHCs). These funds would not be covered by the ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.nytimes.com/2010/01/10/health/policy/10address.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.siouxcityjournal.com/app/blogs/politically_speaking/?p=2134" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-01-13:/commentary/7275215</id>
    <updated>2010-01-13T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>U.S. News &amp;amp; World Report (blog)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 In addition to violating the most basic and universally held notions of what is fair and just, we also believe this provision of HR 3590 is inconsistent ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.siouxcityjournal.com/app/blogs/politically_speaking/?p=2134&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.boston.com/business/healthcare/articles/2010/01/15/tentative_tax_deal_marks_health_care_breakthrough/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-01-13:/commentary/7260375</id>
    <updated>2010-01-13T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Lexology (registration)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 Under the less formal strategy, Democrats will reconcile the differences between the House- and Senate-passed healthcare reform bills (HR 3962 and HR 3590, ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.boston.com/business/healthcare/articles/2010/01/15/tentative_tax_deal_marks_health_care_breakthrough/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://topnews.us/content/29889-state-officials-take-protest-against-aid-nebraska-health-bill-larger-platform" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-01-13:/commentary/7260374</id>
    <updated>2010-01-13T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>U.S. News &amp;amp; World Report (blog)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 In addition to violating the most basic and universally held notions of what is fair and just, we also believe this provision of HR 3590 is inconsistent ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://topnews.us/content/29889-state-officials-take-protest-against-aid-nebraska-health-bill-larger-platform&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Health Care Reform Round-Up: President and Pelosi Talk up Benefits, Senators ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.dotmed.com/news/story/11302/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-01-12:/commentary/7275224</id>
    <updated>2010-01-12T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>DOTmed.com (press release)</name>
    </author>
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 The letter requests that Mr. Foster objectively review HR 3590, the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, as soon as possible to determine if the ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.dotmed.com/news/story/11302/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.hispanicbusiness.com/news/2010/1/7/obama_urges_tax_on_costly_health.htm" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-01-12:/commentary/7260377</id>
    <updated>2010-01-12T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>AAFP News Now</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 Both the House and Senate health care reform bills -- HR 3962 and HR 3590 (at the THOMAS Web site, type either &amp;quot;HR 3962&amp;quot; or &amp;quot;HR 3590&amp;quot; in the search box ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.hispanicbusiness.com/news/2010/1/7/obama_urges_tax_on_costly_health.htm&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Negotiators Prepare To Determine Details of Individual Mandate</title>
    <link href="http://www.californiahealthline.org/road-to-reform/2010/negotiators-prepare-to-determine-details-of-individual-mandate.aspx" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-01-12:/commentary/7260376</id>
    <updated>2010-01-12T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>California Healthline</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 7, House Democrats participated in a caucus-wide conference call to develop their strategy on health reform legislation (HR 3962, HR 3590) before beginning ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.californiahealthline.org/road-to-reform/2010/negotiators-prepare-to-determine-details-of-individual-mandate.aspx&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>FTC Pushes to Ensure Health Care Reform Legislation Eliminates Reverse Payment ...</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-01-12:/commentary/7249877</id>
    <updated>2010-01-12T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Patent Baristas (blog)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 ... House of Representative on November 7, 2009, and the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (HR 3590) that passed the Senate on December 24, 2009. ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.patentbaristas.com/archives/2010/01/13/ftc-pushes-to-ensure-health-care-reform-legislation-eliminates-reverse-payment-settlements/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Pelosi, Labor Leaders Reportedly Reach Deal Over Excise Tax Plan</title>
    <link href="http://www.californiahealthline.org/articles/2010/1/13/pelosi-labor-leaders-reportedly-reach-deal-over-excise-tax-plan.aspx" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-01-12:/commentary/7249876</id>
    <updated>2010-01-12T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>California Healthline</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 ... from an excise tax on high-cost, employer-provided insurance plans that is included in the Senate&amp;#39;s health care bill (HR 3590), CongressDaily reports. ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.californiahealthline.org/articles/2010/1/13/pelosi-labor-leaders-reportedly-reach-deal-over-excise-tax-plan.aspx&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>AAFP, Other Groups Urge Congress to Equalize Medicaid, Medicare Payment Rates</title>
    <link href="http://www.aafp.org/online/en/home/publications/news/news-now/government-medicine/20100113-equal-med.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-01-12:/commentary/7249875</id>
    <updated>2010-01-12T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>AAFP News Now</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 Both the House and Senate health care reform bills -- HR 3962 and HR 3590 (at the THOMAS Web site, type either &amp;quot;HR 3962&amp;quot; or &amp;quot;HR 3590&amp;quot; in the search box ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.aafp.org/online/en/home/publications/news/news-now/government-medicine/20100113-equal-med.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>White House in Talks To Help States With Costs of Health Care Reform</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-01-12:/commentary/7249874</id>
    <updated>2010-01-12T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>California Healthline</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 President Obama is in discussions about methods of helping US states cover costs that would rise under health care reform legislation (HR 3962, HR 3590), ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.californiahealthline.org/articles/2010/1/13/white-house-in-talks-to-help-states-with-costs-of-health-care-reform.aspx&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Extending Mental Health Coverage: What the House and Senate Have in Mind</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-01-12:/commentary/7237527</id>
    <updated>2010-01-12T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Psychiatric Times</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 The Senate bill&#8212;the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (HR 3590)&#8212;debated on the floor in December is similar in some respects to the Affordable ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.psychiatrictimes.com/display/article/10168/1508420&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>The House-Passed Health Care Plan Revisited: Employer Mandate Penalties on ...</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-01-12:/commentary/7237497</id>
    <updated>2010-01-12T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
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    <content type="html">
 The House-passed plan&amp;#39;s employer mandate system is a substantial change from the Senate-passed plan (HR 3590), in which firms with 25 or fewer workers not ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.rightsidenews.com/201001138151/editorial/the-house-passed-health-care-plan-revisited-employer-mandate-penalties-on-small-firms.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title></title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-01-11:/commentary/7288917</id>
    <updated>2010-01-11T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Hot Springs Village Voice</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 ... them to remove the so-called &#8220;Nebraska Compromise&#8221; contained in the current Senate version of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, HR 3590. ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.legalnewsline.com/news/224937-mcdaniel-senate-deal-would-give-special-status-to-nebraska&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.boston.com/business/healthcare/articles/2010/01/12/ap_sources_obama_may_back_some_house_health_goals/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-01-11:/commentary/7237526</id>
    <updated>2010-01-11T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>KIVI-TV</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 In December, the Senate followed with an amended version of its Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (HR 3590). Now, the two legislative bodies will ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.boston.com/business/healthcare/articles/2010/01/12/ap_sources_obama_may_back_some_house_health_goals/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.reuters.com/article/idUSTRE60A50X20100112?type=politicsNews" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-01-11:/commentary/7237499</id>
    <updated>2010-01-11T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>California Healthline</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 The excise tax was included in the Senate health reform bill (HR 3590) but was left out of the House bill (HR 3962) (Stolberg/Greenhouse, New York Times, ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.reuters.com/article/idUSTRE60A50X20100112?type=politicsNews&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>How health care reform will impact medical debt</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-01-11:/commentary/7237498</id>
    <updated>2010-01-11T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>KIVI-TV</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 In December, the Senate followed with an amended version of its Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (HR 3590). Now, the two legislative bodies will ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.kivitv.com/Global/story.asp?S=11803292&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title></title>
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    <updated>2010-01-11T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
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    </author>
    <content type="html">
 In December, the Senate followed with an amended version of its Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (HR 3590). Now, the two legislative bodies will ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.salem-news.com/articles/january122010/health_wp.php&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>The irony of Harry Reid&amp;#39;s troubles</title>
    <link href="http://www.thepostsearchlight.com/news/2010/jan/12/irony-harry-reids-troubles/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-01-11:/commentary/7232337</id>
    <updated>2010-01-11T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Post Searchlight</name>
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 It was known, officially, as the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act-Senate HR 3590. Since it was written in the private office of Sen. ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.thepostsearchlight.com/news/2010/jan/12/irony-harry-reids-troubles/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.miamiherald.com/business/nation/story/1419413.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-01-11:/commentary/7232336</id>
    <updated>2010-01-11T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>KIVI-TV</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 In December, the Senate followed with an amended version of its Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (HR 3590). Now, the two legislative bodies will ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.miamiherald.com/business/nation/story/1419413.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Washington Post Examines Challenges Facing Abortion-Rights Advocates In 2010</title>
    <link href="http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/175651.php" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-01-11:/commentary/7232299</id>
    <updated>2010-01-11T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Medical News Today (press release)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 ... advocates on both sides of the issue are bracing for the negotiations combining the House and Senate health reform bills (HR 3962, HR 3590). ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/175651.php&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Guest Director&amp;#39;s Update: Targeting Barriers, including Insurance Coverage, to ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.cancer.gov/ncicancerbulletin/011210/page4" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-01-11:/commentary/7232298</id>
    <updated>2010-01-11T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>NCI Cancer Bulletin</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 ... their amendment requiring insurers to cover routine care costs associated with clinical trials in the Senate health reform legislation (HR 3590). ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.cancer.gov/ncicancerbulletin/011210/page4&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.lifenews.com/nat5867.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-01-11:/commentary/7232297</id>
    <updated>2010-01-11T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>LifeNews.com</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 During the closing stages of the Senate&amp;#39;s deliberations on its health care bill, HR 3590, Reid got his lengthy manager&amp;#39;s amendment added to the measure. ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.lifenews.com/nat5867.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>McDaniel calls for removal of Nebraska Compromise</title>
    <link href="http://www.hsvvoice.com/news/2010-01-13/News/McDaniel_calls_for_removal_of_Nebraska_Compromise.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-01-11:/commentary/7232296</id>
    <updated>2010-01-11T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Hot Springs Village Voice</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 ... them to remove the so-called &#8220;Nebraska Compromise&#8221; contained in the current Senate version of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, HR 3590. ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.hsvvoice.com/news/2010-01-13/News/McDaniel_calls_for_removal_of_Nebraska_Compromise.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Builders Warn of Debilitating Provision ...</title>
    <link href="http://mainstreetbusinessjournal.com/articleview.php?articlesid=4936&amp;amp;volume=13&amp;amp;issue=1" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-01-11:/commentary/7228623</id>
    <updated>2010-01-11T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Main Street Business Journal</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 Immediately after the Senate approved HR 3590, NAHB sent a letter to every senator expressing disappointment that the narrow employee mandate provision ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://mainstreetbusinessjournal.com/articleview.php?articlesid=4936&amp;amp;volume=13&amp;amp;issue=1&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.onenewsnow.com/Politics/Default.aspx?id=852238" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-01-10:/commentary/7260378</id>
    <updated>2010-01-10T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>LifeNews.com</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 The NRLC letter says the &amp;quot;House-passed bill (HR 3962) and the Senate-passed bill (HR 3590) are far more divergent on abortion policy matters than one would ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.onenewsnow.com/Politics/Default.aspx?id=852238&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2010/01/12/AR2010011200257.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-01-10:/commentary/7228657</id>
    <updated>2010-01-10T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>California Healthline</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 Obama continues to promote the overhaul in an attempt to bolster the momentum of talks on merging the House and Senate reform bills (HR 3962, HR 3590), ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2010/01/12/AR2010011200257.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Repeal of antitrust exemption gains traction as House and Senate Democrats ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.lexology.com/library/detail.aspx?g=cc2fb493-18b4-4d38-a3c4-35e187f3a16f" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-01-10:/commentary/7228631</id>
    <updated>2010-01-10T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Lexology (registration)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 ... introduced into the Senate version (HR 3590) by Senator Patrick Leahy (D-VT), it was eventually removed as a concession to Senator Ben Nelson (D-NE). ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.lexology.com/library/detail.aspx?g=cc2fb493-18b4-4d38-a3c4-35e187f3a16f&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>US Legislative Immigration Update January 11, 2010</title>
    <link href="http://www.rightsidenews.com/201001128131/border-and-sovereignty/us-legislative-immigration-update-january-11-2010.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-01-10:/commentary/7228630</id>
    <updated>2010-01-10T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Right Side News</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 ... not support illegal alien participation in the health care exchange and the Senate followed suit, passing legislation prohibiting such access (HR 3590). ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.rightsidenews.com/201001128131/border-and-sovereignty/us-legislative-immigration-update-january-11-2010.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>The House-Passed Health Care Plan Revisited: Employer Mandate Penalties on ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.heritage.org/Research/HealthCare/wm2753.cfm" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-01-10:/commentary/7228629</id>
    <updated>2010-01-10T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Heritage.org</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 The House-passed plan&amp;#39;s employer mandate system is a substantial change from the Senate-passed plan (HR 3590), in which firms with 25 or fewer workers not ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.heritage.org/Research/HealthCare/wm2753.cfm&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://tpmdc.talkingpointsmemo.com/2010/01/pro-life-dems-targeted-on-health-care.php" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-01-10:/commentary/7228628</id>
    <updated>2010-01-10T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>LifeNews.com</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 The NRLC letter says the &amp;quot;House-passed bill (HR 3962) and the Senate-passed bill (HR 3590) are far more divergent on abortion policy matters than one would ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://tpmdc.talkingpointsmemo.com/2010/01/pro-life-dems-targeted-on-health-care.php&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Johanns: CMS analysis more evidence health care bill does nothing to improve ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.mccookgazette.com/story/1601307.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-01-10:/commentary/7228627</id>
    <updated>2010-01-10T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>McCook Daily Gazette</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 Johanns and 27 Senators made to the CMS Actuary requesting an updated analysis of the Senate-passed version of HR 3590, the Patient Protection and ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.mccookgazette.com/story/1601307.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Opinion: Health Bills Show Need for Immigration Reform</title>
    <link href="http://www.californiahealthline.org/articles/2010/1/11/opinion-reform-bills-highlight-stakes-for-immigrants-in-calif.aspx" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-01-10:/commentary/7228626</id>
    <updated>2010-01-10T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>California Healthline</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 Columnist Tim Rutten asserts that California could be left worse off under provisions of the Senate&amp;#39;s health care reform bill (HR 3590) that limit access to ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.californiahealthline.org/articles/2010/1/11/opinion-reform-bills-highlight-stakes-for-immigrants-in-calif.aspx&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://blog.nj.com/njv_editorial_page/2010/01/filibuster_gone_rogue_a_senate.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-01-10:/commentary/7228625</id>
    <updated>2010-01-10T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>California Healthline</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 Obama continues to promote the overhaul in an attempt to bolster the momentum of talks on merging the House and Senate reform bills (HR 3962, HR 3590), ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://blog.nj.com/njv_editorial_page/2010/01/filibuster_gone_rogue_a_senate.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Editorial Urges Close Look at Funding To Expand Medicaid</title>
    <link href="http://www.californiahealthline.org/articles/2010/1/11/editorial-urges-close-look-at-funding-to-expand-medicaid.aspx" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-01-10:/commentary/7228624</id>
    <updated>2010-01-10T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>California Healthline</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 As members of Congress work to reconcile Senate and House health care reform bills (HR 3590, HR 3962), &amp;quot;they should look for ways to lessen the Medicaid ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.californiahealthline.org/articles/2010/1/11/editorial-urges-close-look-at-funding-to-expand-medicaid.aspx&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>CMS Report Says Senate Health Care Overhaul Would Cover 34 Million</title>
    <link href="http://www.californiahealthline.org/articles/2010/1/11/cms-report-says-senate-health-care-overhaul-would-cover-34-million.aspx" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-01-10:/commentary/7228622</id>
    <updated>2010-01-10T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>California Healthline</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 The Senate health reform bill (HR 3590) would cover an additional 34 million US residents over the next 10 years and would increase health care spending ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.californiahealthline.org/articles/2010/1/11/cms-report-says-senate-health-care-overhaul-would-cover-34-million.aspx&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Blogs Comment On Sex Education Funding, Reform Negotiations, Johnsen ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/175524.php" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-01-10:/commentary/7215897</id>
    <updated>2010-01-10T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Medical News Today (press release)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 ... RH Reality Check: The Catholic Health Association &amp;quot;announced this week that it would support&amp;quot; the Senate&amp;#39;s health care reform legislation (HR 3590), ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/175524.php&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>House Dems Continue Pre-Negotiation Meetings On Health Reform</title>
    <link href="http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/175519.php" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-01-10:/commentary/7215896</id>
    <updated>2010-01-10T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Medical News Today (press release)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 ... health reform bill (HR 3962) and the Senate&amp;#39;s version (HR 3590), including provisions related to abortion coverage (Pershing, Washington Post , 1/8). ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/175519.php&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Reaching Agreement On Abortion Language Will Be Difficult For Dems, Washington ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/175523.php" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-01-10:/commentary/7215879</id>
    <updated>2010-01-10T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Medical News Today (press release)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 ... which includes tighter restrictions on abortion coverage in federally subsidized health plans than the Senate version (HR 3590). ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/175523.php&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://abcnews.go.com/Health/HealthCare/advocacy-groups-protest-wellness-provision-senate-health-care/story?id=9516706" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-01-09:/commentary/7213773</id>
    <updated>2010-01-09T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>TCPalm</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 For more information: Read Senate HR 3590 at senate.gov and House HR 3962 at house.gov or compare them at kff.org/healthreform/sidebyside.cfm. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://abcnews.go.com/Health/HealthCare/advocacy-groups-protest-wellness-provision-senate-health-care/story?id=9516706&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Health care bills of special interest to Floridians</title>
    <link href="http://www.tcpalm.com/news/2010/jan/10/health-care-bills-special-interest-floridians/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-01-09:/commentary/7213762</id>
    <updated>2010-01-09T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>TCPalm</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 For more information: Read Senate HR 3590 at senate.gov and House HR 3962 at house.gov or compare them at kff.org/healthreform/sidebyside.cfm. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.tcpalm.com/news/2010/jan/10/health-care-bills-special-interest-floridians/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Attorney General Bill McCollum joins other attorneys general in questioning ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.lexology.com/library/detail.aspx?g=d279d465-7940-4ff4-b001-a7aaf7d27794" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-01-09:/commentary/7213753</id>
    <updated>2010-01-09T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Lexology (registration)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 to raise constitutional objections to the health care bill passed by the Senate, HR 3590. The letter from the attorneys general focused on the provision ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.lexology.com/library/detail.aspx?g=d279d465-7940-4ff4-b001-a7aaf7d27794&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>LTC123: This bill&amp;#39;s got CLASS</title>
    <link href="http://www.wickedlocal.com/plympton/news/lifestyle/columnists/x1689197403/LTC123-This-bill-s-got-CLASS" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-01-09:/commentary/7213732</id>
    <updated>2010-01-09T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Wicked Local Plympton</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 Yes, it&amp;#39;s true that both the Senate version of the health care reform bill (HR 3590) and the version the House of Representatives passed earlier in the ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.wickedlocal.com/plympton/news/lifestyle/columnists/x1689197403/LTC123-This-bill-s-got-CLASS&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.setexasrecord.com/arguments/224032-preserve-protect-and-defend" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-01-09:/commentary/7210311</id>
    <updated>2010-01-09T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Southeast Texas Record</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 &amp;quot;If enacted, the Senate version of HR 3590 would impose billions of dollars of new Medicaid obligations on 49 states while singling out only one state for ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.setexasrecord.com/arguments/224032-preserve-protect-and-defend&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.kidk.com/news/national/81103237.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-01-08:/commentary/7215878</id>
    <updated>2010-01-08T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Orangeburg Times Democrat</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 In addition to violating the most basic and universally held notions of what is fair and just, we also believe this provision of HR 3590 is inconsistent ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.kidk.com/news/national/81103237.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Why the rush on health reform?</title>
    <link href="http://www.houmatoday.com/article/20100109/LETTERS/100109466/1031/OPINION?Title=Why-the-rush-on-health-reform-" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-01-08:/commentary/7207660</id>
    <updated>2010-01-08T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Houma Courier</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 While the Senate was debating the HR 3590 health-care bill on the floor, a handful of Democrats were crafting a manager&amp;#39;s amendment in secret. ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.houmatoday.com/article/20100109/LETTERS/100109466/1031/OPINION?Title=Why-the-rush-on-health-reform-&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Socialized Healthcare is closer to reality than you think</title>
    <link href="http://canadafreepress.com/index.php/article/18763" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-01-08:/commentary/7207658</id>
    <updated>2010-01-08T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Canada Free Press</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 Mr. Reid has instead attached the bill to HR 3590, which is entitled: &#8220;An Act to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to modify the first-time homebuyers ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://canadafreepress.com/index.php/article/18763&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Health reform list of exceptions is problematic</title>
    <link href="http://www.timesanddemocrat.com/articles/2010/01/09/opinion/edit/doc4b47e1b9c2bbb397678918.txt" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-01-08:/commentary/7207657</id>
    <updated>2010-01-08T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Orangeburg Times Democrat</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 In addition to violating the most basic and universally held notions of what is fair and just, we also believe this provision of HR 3590 is inconsistent ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.timesanddemocrat.com/articles/2010/01/09/opinion/edit/doc4b47e1b9c2bbb397678918.txt&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Health reform/Medicare physician fee schedule</title>
    <link href="http://www.lexology.com/library/detail.aspx?g=dd7a6080-691b-4ea4-840c-910b9ea4dbcf" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-01-07:/commentary/7207661</id>
    <updated>2010-01-07T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Lexology (registration)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 ... Leader Harry Reid released his &amp;quot;manager&amp;#39;s amendment&amp;quot; to the pending Senate health reform bill, the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (HR 3590). ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.lexology.com/library/detail.aspx?g=dd7a6080-691b-4ea4-840c-910b9ea4dbcf&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Let States Rule On Health Care Costs, Insurance Trades Say</title>
    <link href="http://www.property-casualty.com/News/2010/1/Pages/Let-States-Rule-On-Health-Care-Costs-Say-Insurance-Trades.aspx" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-01-07:/commentary/7201201</id>
    <updated>2010-01-07T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>National Underwriter Property And Casualty Insurance News</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 ... to design and maintain its own exchange to accommodate the varying needs of its own population, as is allowed in the Senate-passed legislation, HR 3590. ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.property-casualty.com/News/2010/1/Pages/Let-States-Rule-On-Health-Care-Costs-Say-Insurance-Trades.aspx&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.physiciansnews.com/2010/01/07/what-doctors-and-patients-have-to-lose-under-obamacare/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-01-07:/commentary/7201199</id>
    <updated>2010-01-07T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Lexology (registration)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 ... Leader Harry Reid released his &amp;quot;manager&amp;#39;s amendment&amp;quot; to the pending Senate health reform bill, the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (HR 3590). ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.physiciansnews.com/2010/01/07/what-doctors-and-patients-have-to-lose-under-obamacare/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Florida Government And Politics Weekly Update (Week Of January 4, 2010)</title>
    <link href="http://www.mondaq.com/unitedstates/article.asp?articleid=92008" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-01-07:/commentary/7201197</id>
    <updated>2010-01-07T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Mondaq News Alerts (registration)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 to raise constitutional objections to the health care bill passed by the Senate, HR 3590. The letter from the attorneys general focused on the provision ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.mondaq.com/unitedstates/article.asp?articleid=92008&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.nature.com/nrd/journal/v9/n1/full/nrd3086.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-01-07:/commentary/7201196</id>
    <updated>2010-01-07T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Nature.com (subscription)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 Given this, PhRMA considers that the bill being debated by the Senate (HR 3590), which does not contain a provision for pricing negotiations 1 , provides a ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.nature.com/nrd/journal/v9/n1/full/nrd3086.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Senate approves health care legislation</title>
    <link href="http://www.lexology.com/library/detail.aspx?g=572c583b-d95d-4f79-b3d0-e1e0ff17871c" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-01-07:/commentary/7201194</id>
    <updated>2010-01-07T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Lexology (registration)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 On December 24, the Senate adopted HR 3590, the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act of 2009 (PPACA or the Act), as amended by Senate Amendment No. ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.lexology.com/library/detail.aspx?g=572c583b-d95d-4f79-b3d0-e1e0ff17871c&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://prescriptions.blogs.nytimes.com/2010/01/07/nelson-to-fight-for-all-states/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-01-06:/commentary/7201193</id>
    <updated>2010-01-06T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Pittsburg Morning Sun (blog)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 Under this legislation, HR 3590, the federal government would pay for all new Medicaid enrollees in Nebraska. The special treatment given to Nebraska would ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://prescriptions.blogs.nytimes.com/2010/01/07/nelson-to-fight-for-all-states/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Democrats Have Final Opportunity To Include The American People In Historic ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.bignews.biz/?id=832804&amp;amp;keys=Senator-John-Cornyn-HealthCare" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-01-06:/commentary/7188241</id>
    <updated>2010-01-06T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>BigNews.biz (press release)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 (Manager&amp;#39;s Amendment To HR 3590, Pg. 328) &#8226; Gator Aid: $25-$30 billion for a grandfather clause that would protect only senior citizens living in Florida ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.bignews.biz/?id=832804&amp;amp;keys=Senator-John-Cornyn-HealthCare&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Antiabortion-Rights Groups Criticize Senate Health Reform Bill In Washington ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/175294.php" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-01-06:/commentary/7188240</id>
    <updated>2010-01-06T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Medical News Today (press release)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 They claim that the Senate bill (HR 3590) &amp;quot;provides for government-funded abortions.&amp;quot; The authors conclude by urging President Obama and Congress not to ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/175294.php&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Senate Passes Historic Vote</title>
    <link href="http://www.newswise.com/articles/senate-passes-historic-vote" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-01-06:/commentary/7188238</id>
    <updated>2010-01-06T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Newswise (press release)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 Newswise &#8212; The United States Senate, in a historic Christmas Eve vote, passed the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act of 2009 (HR 3590). ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.newswise.com/articles/senate-passes-historic-vote&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>What Senators Kerry and Kirk did for their salaries last week</title>
    <link href="http://www.capecodtoday.com/blogs/index.php/headlines/2010/01/07/what-senators-kerry-and-kirk-did-for-the" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-01-06:/commentary/7188237</id>
    <updated>2010-01-06T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Cape Cod Today (blog)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 SERVICEMEMBERS HOME OWNERSHIP CREDIT: The Senate passed the Service Members Home Ownership Tax Act (HR 3590) also known as the Patient Protection and ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.capecodtoday.com/blogs/index.php/headlines/2010/01/07/what-senators-kerry-and-kirk-did-for-the&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>POLITICS BLOG: Moran asked AG to look at health care reform</title>
    <link href="http://www.morningsun.net/blogs/politics/x370515666/POLITICS-BLOG-Moran-asked-AG-to-look-at-health-care-reform" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-01-06:/commentary/7188234</id>
    <updated>2010-01-06T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Pittsburg Morning Sun (blog)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 Under this legislation, HR 3590, the federal government would pay for all new Medicaid enrollees in Nebraska. The special treatment given to Nebraska would ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.morningsun.net/blogs/politics/x370515666/POLITICS-BLOG-Moran-asked-AG-to-look-at-health-care-reform&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Johanns requests CMS actuary analysis</title>
    <link href="http://www.mccookgazette.com/story/1600549.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-01-06:/commentary/7188233</id>
    <updated>2010-01-06T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>McCook Daily Gazette</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 Mike Johanns today requested an updated analysis of HR 3590, the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. In a letter to Rick Foster, Chief Actuary at ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.mccookgazette.com/story/1600549.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.onmilwaukee.com/myOMC/blog/show/3830" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-01-06:/commentary/7176427</id>
    <updated>2010-01-06T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>OnMilwaukee.com (blog)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 By wiboots The Senate&amp;#39;s narrow passage of HR 3590, by a vote of 60-39, aimed at reforming health care, was exactly the wrong prescription for providing ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.onmilwaukee.com/myOMC/blog/show/3830&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Our in-debt government cannot responsibly control our health care</title>
    <link href="http://www.news-sentinel.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20100106/EDITORIAL/1060344" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-01-05:/commentary/7348151</id>
    <updated>2010-01-05T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>News Sentinel</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 Some Washington politicians are intent on passing a compromise between House Bill HR 3962 and Senate Bill HR 3590. ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.news-sentinel.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20100106/EDITORIAL/1060344&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://blog.nj.com/njv_editorial_page/2010/01/health_care_reform_republicans.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-01-05:/commentary/7213763</id>
    <updated>2010-01-05T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>California Healthline</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 ... in health care reform negotiations as the House and Senate combine their bills (HR 3962, HR 3590) into a final overhaul package, Roll Call reports. ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://blog.nj.com/njv_editorial_page/2010/01/health_care_reform_republicans.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.thestate.com/business-wire/story/1104089.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-01-05:/commentary/7213752</id>
    <updated>2010-01-05T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>California Healthline</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 ... in health care reform negotiations as the House and Senate combine their bills (HR 3962, HR 3590) into a final overhaul package, Roll Call reports. ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.thestate.com/business-wire/story/1104089.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Obama Meets With Democratic Leaders About Reform Efforts</title>
    <link href="http://www.californiahealthline.org/articles/2010/1/6/obama-meets-with-democratic-leaders-about-reform-efforts.aspx" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-01-05:/commentary/7210310</id>
    <updated>2010-01-05T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>California Healthline</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 ... in health care reform negotiations as the House and Senate combine their bills (HR 3962, HR 3590) into a final overhaul package, Roll Call reports. ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.californiahealthline.org/articles/2010/1/6/obama-meets-with-democratic-leaders-about-reform-efforts.aspx&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.csmonitor.com/USA/Politics/The-Vote/2010/0109/What-happened-to-Obama-s-government-transparency-pledge" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-01-05:/commentary/7207659</id>
    <updated>2010-01-05T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>California Healthline</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 ... in health care reform negotiations as the House and Senate combine their bills (HR 3962, HR 3590) into a final overhaul package, Roll Call reports. ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.csmonitor.com/USA/Politics/The-Vote/2010/0109/What-happened-to-Obama-s-government-transparency-pledge&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2010/01/05/AR2010010503806.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-01-05:/commentary/7201200</id>
    <updated>2010-01-05T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>News Sentinel</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 Some Washington politicians are intent on passing a compromise between House Bill HR 3962 and Senate Bill HR 3590. ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2010/01/05/AR2010010503806.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.seattlepi.com/business/1310ap_us_health_care_nelson.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-01-05:/commentary/7188276</id>
    <updated>2010-01-05T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Pickens Sentinel</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 &#8220;In addition to violating the most basic and universally held notions of what is fair and just, we also believe this provision of HR 3590 is inconsistent ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.seattlepi.com/business/1310ap_us_health_care_nelson.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.cnsnews.com/public/checker.aspx?rsrcID=59337" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-01-05:/commentary/7188239</id>
    <updated>2010-01-05T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>CNSNews.com</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 30 letter to the Democratic leaders, the attorneys general wrote: &#8220;It has been reported that Nebraska Senator Ben Nelson&amp;#39;s vote, for HR 3590 [Senate health ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.cnsnews.com/public/checker.aspx?rsrcID=59337&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.miamiherald.com/news/nation/AP/story/1414132.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-01-05:/commentary/7188235</id>
    <updated>2010-01-05T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Pickens Sentinel</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 &#8220;In addition to violating the most basic and universally held notions of what is fair and just, we also believe this provision of HR 3590 is inconsistent ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.miamiherald.com/news/nation/AP/story/1414132.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.reuters.com/article/idUSTRE60342S20100107" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-01-05:/commentary/7176462</id>
    <updated>2010-01-05T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>California Healthline</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 ... in health care reform negotiations as the House and Senate combine their bills (HR 3962, HR 3590) into a final overhaul package, Roll Call reports. ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.reuters.com/article/idUSTRE60342S20100107&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Blogs Comment On Health Reform, Abortion-Rights Fundraising, Age Of Consent ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/175225.php" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-01-05:/commentary/7176435</id>
    <updated>2010-01-05T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Medical News Today (press release)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 ... hinted&amp;quot; recently that &amp;quot;she might be willing to support&amp;quot; abortion language in the Senate health reform bill (HR 3590), Stein writes. ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/175225.php&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Zoeller to Analyze Senate Health Care Bill</title>
    <link href="http://www.insideindianabusiness.com/newsitem.asp?ID=39471" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-01-05:/commentary/7176432</id>
    <updated>2010-01-05T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Inside INdiana Business (press release)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 ... and analysis on particular provisions of Senate Amendment 2786 to the Patient Protection Affordable Care Act (HR 3590), and report back to them. ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.insideindianabusiness.com/newsitem.asp?ID=39471&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Fitch: Senate Bill May Increase Volumes and Dampen Margins for US Health Care ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.earthtimes.org/articles/show/fitch-senate-bill-may-increase,1109438.shtml" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-01-05:/commentary/7176431</id>
    <updated>2010-01-05T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Earthtimes (press release)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 CHICAGO - (Business Wire) According to a Fitch Ratings&amp;#39; special report issued today, the Senate&amp;#39;s health care reform bill (HR 3590) that was passed on Dec. ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.earthtimes.org/articles/show/fitch-senate-bill-may-increase,1109438.shtml&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>TAXES: FSA cap included in health care reform act</title>
    <link href="http://www.investmentnews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20100105/REG/100109987/0/RETIREMENT" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-01-05:/commentary/7176430</id>
    <updated>2010-01-05T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>InvestmentNews</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 Both the House bill (HR 3962) and the Senate bill (HR 3590) include a provision to limit pretax contributions to FSAs to $2500 per year. ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.investmentnews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20100105/REG/100109987/0/RETIREMENT&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>McMaster, other attorney generals threaten legal action against health care bill</title>
    <link href="http://www.pickenssentinel.com/pages/full_story/push?article-McMaster-+other+attorney+generals+threaten+legal+action+against+health+care+bill+%20&amp;amp;id=5438224&amp;amp;instance=home_news_lead" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-01-05:/commentary/7176428</id>
    <updated>2010-01-05T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Pickens Sentinel</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 &#8220;In addition to violating the most basic and universally held notions of what is fair and just, we also believe this provision of HR 3590 is inconsistent ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.pickenssentinel.com/pages/full_story/push?article-McMaster-+other+attorney+generals+threaten+legal+action+against+health+care+bill+%20&amp;amp;id=5438224&amp;amp;instance=home_news_lead&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.legalnewsline.com/news/224862-texas-ag-outlines-objections-to-senate-health-care-bill" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-01-05:/commentary/7176426</id>
    <updated>2010-01-05T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Dallas Business Journal</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 The bill &#8212; HR 3590 &#8212; is also known as the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. Abbot in his letter questions the so-called &#8220;Nebraska Compromise&#8221; that ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.legalnewsline.com/news/224862-texas-ag-outlines-objections-to-senate-health-care-bill&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.nydailynews.com/news/politics/2010/01/06/2010-01-06_obama_seethes_the_day_prez_vows_to_toughen_air_security_blames_poor_intel_for_ch.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-01-05:/commentary/7176425</id>
    <updated>2010-01-05T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>California Healthline</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 By comparison, the Senate bill (HR 3590) would limit access to plans offered through the health insurance exchanges to people whose US citizenship could be ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.nydailynews.com/news/politics/2010/01/06/2010-01-06_obama_seethes_the_day_prez_vows_to_toughen_air_security_blames_poor_intel_for_ch.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://prescriptions.blogs.nytimes.com/2010/01/05/house-democrats-target-changes-in-senate-bill/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-01-05:/commentary/7176424</id>
    <updated>2010-01-05T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>News Sentinel</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 Some Washington politicians are intent on passing a compromise between House Bill HR 3962 and Senate Bill HR 3590. ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://prescriptions.blogs.nytimes.com/2010/01/05/house-democrats-target-changes-in-senate-bill/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Senate passes health care bill with payroll provisions</title>
    <link href="http://hr.cch.com/news/payroll/010610a.asp" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-01-05:/commentary/7162902</id>
    <updated>2010-01-05T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>CCH</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 The Senate approved the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (HR 3590) on December 24, 2009. Among other things, the bill contains some payroll ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://hr.cch.com/news/payroll/010610a.asp&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.digitaljournal.com/article/285002" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-01-05:/commentary/7162900</id>
    <updated>2010-01-05T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>The News-Press</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 In addition to violating the most basic and universally held notions of what is fair and just, we also believe this provision of HR 3590 is inconsistent ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.digitaljournal.com/article/285002&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Democrats in Congress Aim To Bypass Formal Conference Committee</title>
    <link href="http://www.californiahealthline.org/articles/2010/1/5/democrats-in-congress-aim-to-bypass-formal-conference-committee.aspx" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-01-04:/commentary/7348156</id>
    <updated>2010-01-04T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>California Healthline</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 Congressional Democrats likely will bypass a formal conference committee to combine the House and Senate health reform bills (HR 3962, HR 3590) and instead ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.californiahealthline.org/articles/2010/1/5/democrats-in-congress-aim-to-bypass-formal-conference-committee.aspx&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Ramsey to AG: I want your opinion, now!</title>
    <link href="http://www.knoxnews.com/news/2010/jan/05/ramsey-ag-i-want-your-opinion-now/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-01-04:/commentary/7300480</id>
    <updated>2010-01-04T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Knoxville News Sentinel</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 ... seek judicial intervention to block implementation of HR 3590 or, alternatively, to ensure that the &amp;quot;Nebraska Deal&amp;quot; is extended to the other states? ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.knoxnews.com/news/2010/jan/05/ramsey-ag-i-want-your-opinion-now/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://prescriptions.blogs.nytimes.com/2010/01/05/c-span-seeks-live-coverage-of-democratic-meetings/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-01-04:/commentary/7201195</id>
    <updated>2010-01-04T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>National Underwriter Life and Health Insurance News</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 The House has passed HR 3962, the America&amp;#39;s Affordable Health Care Act of 2009, and the Senate has approved HR 3590, the Patient Protection and Affordable ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://prescriptions.blogs.nytimes.com/2010/01/05/c-span-seeks-live-coverage-of-democratic-meetings/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2010/01/06/eveningnews/main6064298.shtml" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-01-04:/commentary/7188277</id>
    <updated>2010-01-04T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>National Underwriter Life and Health Insurance News</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 The House has passed HR 3962, the America&amp;#39;s Affordable Health Care Act of 2009, and the Senate has approved HR 3590, the Patient Protection and Affordable ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2010/01/06/eveningnews/main6064298.shtml&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.kansascity.com/444/story/1667826.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-01-04:/commentary/7188236</id>
    <updated>2010-01-04T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>National Underwriter Life and Health Insurance News</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 The House has passed HR 3962, the America&amp;#39;s Affordable Health Care Act of 2009, and the Senate has approved HR 3590, the Patient Protection and Affordable ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.kansascity.com/444/story/1667826.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Health Care Spending Growth Falls to Lowest Rate Since 1960</title>
    <link href="http://www.californiahealthline.org/articles/2010/1/5/health-care-spending-growth-falls-to-lowest-rate-since-1960.aspx" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-01-04:/commentary/7176434</id>
    <updated>2010-01-04T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>California Healthline</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 ... sharply&amp;quot; on how to achieve that goal and whether health reform legislation (HR 3962, HR 3590) would have an adequate impact (Wayne, CQ Today, 1/5). &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.californiahealthline.org/articles/2010/1/5/health-care-spending-growth-falls-to-lowest-rate-since-1960.aspx&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.digitaljournal.com/article/284123" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-01-04:/commentary/7176429</id>
    <updated>2010-01-04T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>The News-Press</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 In addition to violating the most basic and universally held notions of what is fair and just, we also believe this provision of HR 3590 is inconsistent ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.digitaljournal.com/article/284123&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.kansascity.com/444/story/1665619.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-01-04:/commentary/7162937</id>
    <updated>2010-01-04T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>National Underwriter Life and Health Insurance News</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 The House has passed HR 3962, the America&amp;#39;s Affordable Health Care Act of 2009, and the Senate has approved HR 3590, the Patient Protection and Affordable ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.kansascity.com/444/story/1665619.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Editorial, Opinion Pieces Address Abortion Coverage In Health Reform Bills</title>
    <link href="http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/175057.php" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-01-04:/commentary/7162907</id>
    <updated>2010-01-04T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Medical News Today (press release)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 The &amp;quot;basic framework&amp;quot; of the House (HR 3962) and Senate (HR 3590) bills &amp;quot;is the same,&amp;quot; but there are several &amp;quot;major differences,&amp;quot; including on the issue of ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/175057.php&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Abstinence-Only Advocates Urge Congress To Preserve Funding In Senate Health ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/175054.php" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-01-04:/commentary/7162906</id>
    <updated>2010-01-04T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Medical News Today (press release)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 Advocates for abstinence-only programs are hoping that a provision in the Senate&amp;#39;s health reform bill (HR 3590) will restore federal funding to their ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/175054.php&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>OPINION:Corn Growers leader commends Senate action on healthcare reform</title>
    <link href="http://www.hometown-pages.com/main.asp?SectionID=26&amp;amp;SubSectionID=186&amp;amp;ArticleID=29362" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-01-04:/commentary/7162905</id>
    <updated>2010-01-04T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Spring Grove Herald</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 ... for his tenacity and strong guidance in advancing &amp;quot;The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act&amp;quot; (HR 3590), the pending healthcare reform legislation, ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.hometown-pages.com/main.asp?SectionID=26&amp;amp;SubSectionID=186&amp;amp;ArticleID=29362&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Unconstitutional &amp;#39;Perpetuity Clauses&amp;#39; Inserted Obama&amp;#39;s Nazi Health Bill Is A ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.larouchepub.com/other/2010/3701bill_brit_assault.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-01-04:/commentary/7162904</id>
    <updated>2010-01-04T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Executive Intelligence Review (EIR)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 31&#8212;President Obama and his top aides were directly involved in drafting the clauses in the Senate health bill (HR 3590) which attempt to prohibit any future ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.larouchepub.com/other/2010/3701bill_brit_assault.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.boston.com/news/nation/washington/articles/2010/01/05/obama_stands_by_top_intelligence_officials/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-01-04:/commentary/7162903</id>
    <updated>2010-01-04T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Politico</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 The Senate soon will finish consideration of HR 3590, the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. We look forward to the Senate completing its ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.boston.com/news/nation/washington/articles/2010/01/05/obama_stands_by_top_intelligence_officials/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Lt. Gov. Ramsey Asks Attorney General To Examine Health Care Bill</title>
    <link href="http://www.chattanoogan.com/articles/article_166076.asp" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-01-04:/commentary/7162901</id>
    <updated>2010-01-04T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>The Chattanoogan</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 As you are aware, on December 24th the United States Senate passed the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (HR 3590). As publicly acknowledged by ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.chattanoogan.com/articles/article_166076.asp&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.reuters.com/article/idUSTRE5B83ZG20100105" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-01-04:/commentary/7162899</id>
    <updated>2010-01-04T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>National Underwriter Life and Health Insurance News</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 The House has passed HR 3962, the America&amp;#39;s Affordable Health Care Act of 2009, and the Senate has approved HR 3590, the Patient Protection and Affordable ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.reuters.com/article/idUSTRE5B83ZG20100105&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://prescriptions.blogs.nytimes.com/2010/01/15/nelson-requests-removal-of-nebraska-aid-from-senate-bill/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-01-03:/commentary/7275222</id>
    <updated>2010-01-03T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Washington Post (blog)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 It has been reported that Nebraska Senator Ben Nelson&amp;#39;s vote, for HR 3590, was secured only after striking a deal that the federal government would bear the ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://prescriptions.blogs.nytimes.com/2010/01/15/nelson-requests-removal-of-nebraska-aid-from-senate-bill/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.kansascity.com/444/story/1663575.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-01-03:/commentary/7162938</id>
    <updated>2010-01-03T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>California Healthline</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 24, the Senate passed its health reform bill (HR 3590), setting the stage for negotiations to combine the Senate bill with the House bill (HR 3962) to begin ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.kansascity.com/444/story/1663575.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.miamiherald.com/news/politics/AP/story/1409092.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-01-03:/commentary/7150852</id>
    <updated>2010-01-03T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>California Healthline</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 24, the Senate passed its health reform bill (HR 3590), setting the stage for negotiations to combine the Senate bill with the House bill (HR 3962) to begin ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.miamiherald.com/news/politics/AP/story/1409092.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.reuters.com/article/idUSTRE6033BD20100104?type=politicsNews" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-01-03:/commentary/7150800</id>
    <updated>2010-01-03T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>California Healthline</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 24, the Senate passed its health reform bill (HR 3590), setting the stage for negotiations to combine the Senate bill with the House bill (HR 3962) to begin ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.reuters.com/article/idUSTRE6033BD20100104?type=politicsNews&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Mims&amp;#39;s letter on health care</title>
    <link href="http://voices.washingtonpost.com/virginiapolitics/2010/01/post_521.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-01-03:/commentary/7150799</id>
    <updated>2010-01-03T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Washington Post (blog)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 It has been reported that Nebraska Senator Ben Nelson&amp;#39;s vote, for HR 3590, was secured only after striking a deal that the federal government would bear the ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://voices.washingtonpost.com/virginiapolitics/2010/01/post_521.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.kansascity.com/news/politics/story/1662491.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-01-03:/commentary/7138684</id>
    <updated>2010-01-03T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>CCH</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 The Senate on December 24 passed its sweeping health care reform legislation, the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Bill (HR 3590) by a vote of 60 to ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.kansascity.com/news/politics/story/1662491.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Look to Idaho senator</title>
    <link href="http://www.helenair.com/news/opinion/readers_alley/article_7e0d3e20-f8fb-11de-a424-001cc4c002e0.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-01-03:/commentary/7138671</id>
    <updated>2010-01-03T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Helena Independent Record</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 The petition: &#8220;We, citizens of the State of Idaho, and citizens of the United States of America, petition the United States Senate to defeat HR 3590. ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.helenair.com/news/opinion/readers_alley/article_7e0d3e20-f8fb-11de-a424-001cc4c002e0.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.latimes.com/news/nation-and-world/la-na-health-qa3-2010jan03,0,2121378.story" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-01-03:/commentary/7138670</id>
    <updated>2010-01-03T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>CCH</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 The Senate on December 24 passed its sweeping health care reform legislation, the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Bill (HR 3590) by a vote of 60 to ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.latimes.com/news/nation-and-world/la-na-health-qa3-2010jan03,0,2121378.story&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.examiner.com/x-5968-DC-Public-Policy-Examiner~y2010m1d3-Senate-health-reform-Title-IV--Prevention-and-Chronic-Disease-Management" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-01-02:/commentary/7136895</id>
    <updated>2010-01-02T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Examiner.com</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 (AP Photo/Alex Brandon, Title IV of HR 3590 argues for promotion of good health and disease prevention. It is difficult to be against the goal or the ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.examiner.com/x-5968-DC-Public-Policy-Examiner~y2010m1d3-Senate-health-reform-Title-IV--Prevention-and-Chronic-Disease-Management&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Five reasons to give up tanning</title>
    <link href="http://www.dl-online.com/event/article/id/49991/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-01-01:/commentary/7134354</id>
    <updated>2010-01-01T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>DL-Online</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 The US Senate&amp;#39;s approval of a 10 percent excise tax on the use of indoor tanning beds as part of the new healthcare reform bill (HR 3590) is an important ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.dl-online.com/event/article/id/49991/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Fleming Comments on Senate Health Care Legislation Final Passage</title>
    <link href="http://www.bignews.biz/?id=831671&amp;amp;keys=Congressman-John-Fleming-HealthCare" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-31:/commentary/7365719</id>
    <updated>2009-12-31T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>BigNews.biz (press release)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 Today at 7:05 AM, Senate Democrats passed HR 3590 (as amended), their version of the government takeover of health care by a vote of 60-39. ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.bignews.biz/?id=831671&amp;amp;keys=Congressman-John-Fleming-HealthCare&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.newsweek.com/id/228630" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-31:/commentary/7348158</id>
    <updated>2009-12-31T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>BigNews.biz (press release)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 Today at 7:05 AM, Senate Democrats passed HR 3590 (as amended), their version of the government takeover of health care by a vote of 60-39. ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.newsweek.com/id/228630&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.examiner.com/x-5968-DC-Public-Policy-Examiner~y2010m1d1-Senate-health-reform-Title-II--Public-Programs" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-31:/commentary/7123220</id>
    <updated>2009-12-31T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Examiner.com</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 Title III of HR 3590 &#8211; almost entirely references the Medicare program. The single exception to this is a stated enrollment period for retired members of ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.examiner.com/x-5968-DC-Public-Policy-Examiner~y2010m1d1-Senate-health-reform-Title-II--Public-Programs&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.miamiherald.com/business/breaking-news/story/1397471.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-31:/commentary/7123219</id>
    <updated>2009-12-31T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>BigNews.biz (press release)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 Today at 7:05 AM, Senate Democrats passed HR 3590 (as amended), their version of the government takeover of health care by a vote of 60-39. ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.miamiherald.com/business/breaking-news/story/1397471.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Attorneys general challenge compromise of health care bill</title>
    <link href="http://www.bizjournals.com/birmingham/stories/2009/12/28/daily29.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-30:/commentary/7176433</id>
    <updated>2009-12-30T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Bizjournals.com</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 &#8220;In addition to violating the most basic and universally held notions of what is fair and just, we also believe this provision of HR 3590 is inconsistent ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.bizjournals.com/birmingham/stories/2009/12/28/daily29.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.kansascity.com/news/politics/story/1657784.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-30:/commentary/7119210</id>
    <updated>2009-12-30T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Bizjournals.com</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 &#8220;In addition to violating the most basic and universally held notions of what is fair and just, we also believe this provision of HR 3590 is inconsistent ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.kansascity.com/news/politics/story/1657784.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>COLUMN: Congress must act bodly and for good of America on health care reform</title>
    <link href="http://www.columbiamissourian.com/stories/2009/12/31/column-congress-must-act-bodly-and-good-america-health-care-reform/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-30:/commentary/7108337</id>
    <updated>2009-12-30T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Columbia Missourian</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 After reading HR 3590, the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act bill passed by the Senate on Christmas Eve, and listening to the pros, ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.columbiamissourian.com/stories/2009/12/31/column-congress-must-act-bodly-and-good-america-health-care-reform/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Health Care Reform Round-Up: Reaction to Senate Vote</title>
    <link href="http://www.dotmed.com/news/story/11166/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-29:/commentary/7356719</id>
    <updated>2009-12-29T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>DOTmed.com (press release)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 Following the passage of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, HR 3590, on Christmas Eve, Congress is now in ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.dotmed.com/news/story/11166/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>ON EVE OF SENATE VOTE ON HEALTH REFORM, COCHRAN PROVIDED AN OVERVIEW OF ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.bignews.biz/?id=831378&amp;amp;keys=Senator-Thad-Cochran-HealthCare" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-29:/commentary/7119211</id>
    <updated>2009-12-29T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>BigNews.biz (press release)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 On the day before the scheduled final vote for Senate passage of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (HR.3590), Cochran reviewed a wide variety ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.bignews.biz/?id=831378&amp;amp;keys=Senator-Thad-Cochran-HealthCare&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>&#8220;People with Diabetes Earn Important Victory Today&#8221;</title>
    <link href="http://www.healthcanal.com/medical-breakthroughs/4676.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-29:/commentary/7108338</id>
    <updated>2009-12-29T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Healthcanal.com</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 Alexandria, VA -- The American Diabetes Association issues the following statement about the passing of HR 3590 The Patient Protection and Affordable Care ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.healthcanal.com/medical-breakthroughs/4676.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.boston.com/news/nation/washington/articles/2009/12/31/13_states_demand_senate_dump_deal_from_health_bill/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-29:/commentary/7108336</id>
    <updated>2009-12-29T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Politico</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 &#8220;In addition to violating the most basic and universally held notions of what is fair and just, we also believe this provision of HR 3590 is inconsistent ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.boston.com/news/nation/washington/articles/2009/12/31/13_states_demand_senate_dump_deal_from_health_bill/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>CRAPO: A DAY OF RECORD DEBT, BIG GOVERNMENT</title>
    <link href="http://www.bignews.biz/?id=831402&amp;amp;keys=Senator-Mike-Crapo-Debt" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-29:/commentary/7108335</id>
    <updated>2009-12-29T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>BigNews.biz (press release)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 Washington, DC &#8211; The US Senate voted today 60 to 39 along party lines to approve HR 3590, the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. By the same vote, ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.bignews.biz/?id=831402&amp;amp;keys=Senator-Mike-Crapo-Debt&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.examiner.com/x-5968-DC-Public-Policy-Examiner~y2009m12d29-Senate-health-care-reform-Title-II--The-Role-of-Public-Assistance-Programs" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-28:/commentary/7092280</id>
    <updated>2009-12-28T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Examiner.com</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 Payments have been given traditionally to hospitals as an offset for free care rendered to the uninsured HR 3590 reduces these payments as the percentage of ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.examiner.com/x-5968-DC-Public-Policy-Examiner~y2009m12d29-Senate-health-care-reform-Title-II--The-Role-of-Public-Assistance-Programs&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Medical Device Tax Amendment Not in Senate Bill</title>
    <link href="http://www.dotmed.com/news/story/11153/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-28:/commentary/7092254</id>
    <updated>2009-12-28T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>DOTmed.com (press release)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 ... of health care reform looked to come true with the Senate&amp;#39;s passage of the historic Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act HR 3590 on Christmas Eve. ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.dotmed.com/news/story/11153/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.newyorker.com/talk/financial/2010/01/04/100104ta_talk_surowiecki" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-27:/commentary/7092267</id>
    <updated>2009-12-27T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Examiner.com</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 Title I of HR 3590, the Senate Health Reform bill addresses insurance reform, mandates immediate benefits, and defines longer term structures. ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.newyorker.com/talk/financial/2010/01/04/100104ta_talk_surowiecki&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Producer Groups Still Wary Of Health Reform</title>
    <link href="http://www.property-casualty.com/News/2009/12/Pages/Producer-Groups-Still-Wary-Of-Health-Reform.aspx" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-27:/commentary/7089180</id>
    <updated>2009-12-27T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>National Underwriter Property And Casualty Insurance News</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 24, the Senate voted 60-39 at 7:16 am to pass HR 3590, the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act bill. The vote was strictly along party lines with all ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.property-casualty.com/News/2009/12/Pages/Producer-Groups-Still-Wary-Of-Health-Reform.aspx&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.capitolhillblue.com/node/21141" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-27:/commentary/7089179</id>
    <updated>2009-12-27T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Examiner.com</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 Title I of HR 3590, the Senate Health Reform bill addresses insurance reform, mandates immediate benefits, and defines longer term structures. ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.capitolhillblue.com/node/21141&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>It&amp;#39;s about your liberty, not your party</title>
    <link href="http://libertymaven.com/2009/12/28/its-about-your-liberty-not-your-party/8437/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-27:/commentary/7089147</id>
    <updated>2009-12-27T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Liberty Maven</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 I am very angry that the Senate passed HR 3590. But keep in mind that my anger does not stem from partisan hatred. I am not a Republican. ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://libertymaven.com/2009/12/28/its-about-your-liberty-not-your-party/8437/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Health care for all still elusive</title>
    <link href="http://www.hattiesburgamerican.com/article/20091228/OPINION/912280303" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-27:/commentary/7089146</id>
    <updated>2009-12-27T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Hattiesburg American</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 But the vision Bernie Sanders articulated in his amendment, which would have transformed HR 3590, Congress&amp;#39; twisted parody of health-care reform, ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.hattiesburgamerican.com/article/20091228/OPINION/912280303&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Physicians respond to Senate health care reform bill</title>
    <link href="http://www.orthosupersite.com/view.asp?rID=59559" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-27:/commentary/7089145</id>
    <updated>2009-12-27T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Ortho SuperSite</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 &#8220;Furthermore, HR 3590 does not include a long-term fix to Medicare&amp;#39;s Sustainable Growth Rate (SGR) formula or enact meaningful medical liability reforms. ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.orthosupersite.com/view.asp?rID=59559&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.examiner.com/x-5968-DC-Public-Policy-Examiner~y2009m12d28-Senate-health-reform-piecesparts-Title-I-Quality-Affordable-Care-for-All-Americans" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-27:/commentary/7089143</id>
    <updated>2009-12-27T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Examiner.com</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 Title I of HR 3590, the Senate Health Reform bill addresses insurance reform, mandates immediate benefits, and defines longer term structures. ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.examiner.com/x-5968-DC-Public-Policy-Examiner~y2009m12d28-Senate-health-reform-piecesparts-Title-I-Quality-Affordable-Care-for-All-Americans&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Budget Hawks: Increase The Cadillac Plan Tax</title>
    <link href="http://www.lifeandhealthinsurancenews.com/News/2009/12/Pages/Budget-Hawks-Increase-The-Cadillac-Plan-Tax.aspx" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-27:/commentary/7089142</id>
    <updated>2009-12-27T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>National Underwriter Life and Health Insurance News</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 ... has published those recommendations in a commentary on the major House health bill, HR 3962, and the major Senate health bill, HR 3590. ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.lifeandhealthinsurancenews.com/News/2009/12/Pages/Budget-Hawks-Increase-The-Cadillac-Plan-Tax.aspx&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Area Votes in Congress | Philadelphia Inquirer | 12/27/2009</title>
    <link href="http://www.philly.com/philly/news/local/80152287.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-26:/commentary/7213733</id>
    <updated>2009-12-26T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Philadelphia Inquirer</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 Voting 60-39, the Senate on Thursday passed a bill (HR 3590) that would provide affordable medical insurance to about 31 million legal US residents who are ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.philly.com/philly/news/local/80152287.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/12/28/AR2009122800207.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-26:/commentary/7089203</id>
    <updated>2009-12-26T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Philadelphia Inquirer</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 Voting 60-39, the Senate on Thursday passed a bill (HR 3590) that would provide affordable medical insurance to about 31 million legal US residents who are ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/12/28/AR2009122800207.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.miamiherald.com/news/politics/AP/story/1400400.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-26:/commentary/7089178</id>
    <updated>2009-12-26T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Philadelphia Inquirer</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 Voting 60-39, the Senate on Thursday passed a bill (HR 3590) that would provide affordable medical insurance to about 31 million legal US residents who are ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.miamiherald.com/news/politics/AP/story/1400400.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.kansascity.com/444/story/1652824.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-26:/commentary/7089141</id>
    <updated>2009-12-26T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Philadelphia Inquirer</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 Voting 60-39, the Senate on Thursday passed a bill (HR 3590) that would provide affordable medical insurance to about 31 million legal US residents who are ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.kansascity.com/444/story/1652824.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.seattlepi.com/business/1310ap_us_health_overhaul.html?source=mypi" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-26:/commentary/7075255</id>
    <updated>2009-12-26T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>DesMoinesRegister.com (blog)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 Well, the House can easily enough opt to take up HR 3590 as amended by the Senate, and further amend it by striking out the text that&amp;#39;s in there now and ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.seattlepi.com/business/1310ap_us_health_overhaul.html?source=mypi&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/12/27/AR2009122700950.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-26:/commentary/7075238</id>
    <updated>2009-12-26T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>DesMoinesRegister.com (blog)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 Well, the House can easily enough opt to take up HR 3590 as amended by the Senate, and further amend it by striking out the text that&amp;#39;s in there now and ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/12/27/AR2009122700950.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Union Political News Report - Monday, December 28 2009</title>
    <link href="http://www.examiner.com/x-14407-Sacramento-Labor-Policy-Examiner~y2009m12d27-Union-Political-News-Report--Monday-December-28-2009" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-26:/commentary/7073034</id>
    <updated>2009-12-26T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Examiner.com</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 Senate Roll Call Vote 389, taken up in the midst of a series of cloture votes on HR 3590, raised a Constitutional Point of Order on the compulsory ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.examiner.com/x-14407-Sacramento-Labor-Policy-Examiner~y2009m12d27-Union-Political-News-Report--Monday-December-28-2009&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>More detail on what&amp;#39;s next for health insurance reform</title>
    <link href="http://www.dailykos.com/storyonly/2009/12/27/819181/-More-detail-on-whats-next-for-health-insurance-reform" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-26:/commentary/7073033</id>
    <updated>2009-12-26T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Daily Kos (blog)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 The House version, though, is embodied in the legislative vehicle known as HR 3692, whereas the Senate&amp;#39;s version is embodied in the vehicle HR 3590. ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.dailykos.com/storyonly/2009/12/27/819181/-More-detail-on-whats-next-for-health-insurance-reform&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.reuters.com/article/idUSTRE5B83ZG20091227?type=politicsNews" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-26:/commentary/7073032</id>
    <updated>2009-12-26T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Philadelphia Inquirer</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 Voting 60-39, the Senate on Thursday passed a bill (HR 3590) that would provide affordable medical insurance to about 31 million legal US residents who are ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.reuters.com/article/idUSTRE5B83ZG20091227?type=politicsNews&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.cleveland.com/nation/index.ssf/2009/12/negotiations_over_health_refor.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-26:/commentary/7069798</id>
    <updated>2009-12-26T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Philadelphia Inquirer</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 Voting 60-39, the Senate on Thursday passed a bill (HR 3590) that would provide affordable medical insurance to about 31 million legal US residents who are ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.cleveland.com/nation/index.ssf/2009/12/negotiations_over_health_refor.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>How they voted (Dec. 26)</title>
    <link href="http://www.lcsun-news.com/las_cruces-news/ci_14075345" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-26:/commentary/7069766</id>
    <updated>2009-12-26T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Las Cruces Sun-News</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 ... Teague no, Heinrich yes, Lujan yes. &#8226;HR 3590: Amendment to protect middle class families from tax increases (passed 97-1); Jeff Bingaman yes, Tom Udall yes. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.lcsun-news.com/las_cruces-news/ci_14075345&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>New Concord Coalition Paper Discusses &amp;#39;End Game&amp;#39; Fiscal Considerations for ...</title>
    <link href="http://pr-canada.net/index.php?option=com_content&amp;amp;task=view&amp;amp;id=154003&amp;amp;Itemid=65" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-25:/commentary/7069767</id>
    <updated>2009-12-25T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>PR-CANADA.net (press release)</name>
    </author>
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 With the House having passed its version of health care reform (HR 3962) and the Senate on the verge of passing its version (HR 3590), the outline of a ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://pr-canada.net/index.php?option=com_content&amp;amp;task=view&amp;amp;id=154003&amp;amp;Itemid=65&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Health Care Reform and That Socialist Frank Capra: Mr. Smith Won&amp;#39;t Shut Up</title>
    <link href="http://www.politicsdaily.com/2009/12/26/health-care-reform-and-that-socialist-frank-capra-mr-smith-won/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-25:/commentary/7069765</id>
    <updated>2009-12-25T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Politics Daily (blog)</name>
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 The HR 3590 Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, as it&amp;#39;s known in the Senate, contains 2074 pages and clocks in at a shade over 20 pounds. ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.politicsdaily.com/2009/12/26/health-care-reform-and-that-socialist-frank-capra-mr-smith-won/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Foreign language</title>
    <link href="http://www.concordmonitor.com/article/20091224/OPINION/912240333" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-25:/commentary/7061922</id>
    <updated>2009-12-25T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Concord Monitor</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 On Saturday afternoon the US Senate clerk was reading part of the 383-page amendment to HR 3590, the Health Care Reform bill, offered by Sen. ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.concordmonitor.com/article/20091224/OPINION/912240333&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.examiner.com/x-30688-Portland-ADHD-Examiner~y2009m12d25-New-health-care-law-brings-hope-to-people-with-mental-illness" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-24:/commentary/7061924</id>
    <updated>2009-12-24T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Examiner.com</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, Senate bill HR 3590, passed on Christmas eve by a vote of 60-39, with one abstention. ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.examiner.com/x-30688-Portland-ADHD-Examiner~y2009m12d25-New-health-care-law-brings-hope-to-people-with-mental-illness&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title></title>
    <link href="http://i3.democracynow.org/2009/12/24/senate_passes_healthcare_overhaul_compromise_with" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-24:/commentary/7053225</id>
    <updated>2009-12-24T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Democracy Now</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 HR 3590, as amended, the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act is passed. JUAN GONZALEZ: Biden presided over the Senate session, the first to be held ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://i3.democracynow.org/2009/12/24/senate_passes_healthcare_overhaul_compromise_with&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.examiner.com/x-6478-NY-Page-One-Examiner~y2009m12d25-Healthcare-bill-passed-6039-could-mirror-Canadian-style-rationing-system" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-24:/commentary/7053224</id>
    <updated>2009-12-24T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Examiner.com</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 Some of the taxes that will be imposed on the public under the new health-care bill that has people taken back with concern: according to HR 3590 Patient ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.examiner.com/x-6478-NY-Page-One-Examiner~y2009m12d25-Healthcare-bill-passed-6039-could-mirror-Canadian-style-rationing-system&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.diabeteshealth.com/read/2009/12/25/6496/senate-passes-health-care-reform-/?isComment=1" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-23:/commentary/7075256</id>
    <updated>2009-12-23T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Gather.com</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 &#8220;The Yays are 60 and the Nays are 39&#8221;, HR 3590 as amended passes the Senate with more votes than required over the simple majority. ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.diabeteshealth.com/read/2009/12/25/6496/senate-passes-health-care-reform-/?isComment=1&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.lifenews.com/nat5812.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-23:/commentary/7075240</id>
    <updated>2009-12-23T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Gather.com</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 &#8220;The Yays are 60 and the Nays are 39&#8221;, HR 3590 as amended passes the Senate with more votes than required over the simple majority. ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.lifenews.com/nat5812.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Inouye &amp;#39;pleased&amp;#39; with health care vote, notes Hawai&amp;#39;i exemption</title>
    <link href="http://www.honoluluadvertiser.com/article/20091224/BREAKING01/91224030/Inouye+%E2%80%98pleased%E2%80%99+with+health+care+vote++notes+Hawai%C3%A7i+exemption" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-23:/commentary/7069770</id>
    <updated>2009-12-23T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Honolulu Advertiser</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 Daniel K. Inouye, D-Hawai&amp;#39;i, released the following statement after the Senate&amp;#39;s approval of HR 3590, the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.honoluluadvertiser.com/article/20091224/BREAKING01/91224030/Inouye+%E2%80%98pleased%E2%80%99+with+health+care+vote++notes+Hawai%C3%A7i+exemption&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://blog.newsweek.com/blogs/thegaggle/archive/2009/12/24/after-the-senate-a-blueprint-of-a-final-health-bill.aspx" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-23:/commentary/7069769</id>
    <updated>2009-12-23T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Medical News Today (press release)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 said Tuesday that he and other antiabortion-rights House Democrats &amp;quot;will find it very difficult&amp;quot; to support the Senate&amp;#39;s health reform legislation (HR 3590) ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://blog.newsweek.com/blogs/thegaggle/archive/2009/12/24/after-the-senate-a-blueprint-of-a-final-health-bill.aspx&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Akaka hails Senate passage of health care reform</title>
    <link href="http://www.honoluluadvertiser.com/article/20091224/BREAKING01/91224032/Akaka+hails+Senate+passage+of+health+care+reform" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-23:/commentary/7069768</id>
    <updated>2009-12-23T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Honolulu Advertiser</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 HR 3590 also includes a provision requested by Senator Akaka which preserves Hawai&amp;#39;i&amp;#39;s system of employer-mandated health care. ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.honoluluadvertiser.com/article/20091224/BREAKING01/91224032/Akaka+hails+Senate+passage+of+health+care+reform&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Stupak Says Antiabortion-Rights House Dems Unhappy With Language In Senate ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/174812.php" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-23:/commentary/7061970</id>
    <updated>2009-12-23T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Medical News Today (press release)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 said Tuesday that he and other antiabortion-rights House Democrats &amp;quot;will find it very difficult&amp;quot; to support the Senate&amp;#39;s health reform legislation (HR 3590) ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/174812.php&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Ohio Sen. George Voinovich Cites Reasons For Voting Against Health Care Bill</title>
    <link href="http://www.wtov9.com/politics/22053045/detail.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-23:/commentary/7061925</id>
    <updated>2009-12-23T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>WTOV9.com</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 Voinovich voted against HR 3590 for several reasons, including: &#8226; The bill cuts $467 billion from Medicare to fund a new government program, ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.wtov9.com/politics/22053045/detail.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Ezra Klein: A Win on Health-Care, but an Ugly One</title>
    <link href="http://www.alternet.org/blogs/politics/144793/ezra_klein:_a_win_on_health-care,_but_an_ugly_one/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-23:/commentary/7053249</id>
    <updated>2009-12-23T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>AlterNet (blog)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 HR 3590, the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, passed with 60 votes, and though that sounds a razor-thin margin given the odd rules of the Senate, ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.alternet.org/blogs/politics/144793/ezra_klein:_a_win_on_health-care,_but_an_ugly_one/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.kansascity.com/444/story/1649194.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-23:/commentary/7053248</id>
    <updated>2009-12-23T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Daily Kos (blog)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 With the Vice President in the chair, the vote on final passage of HR 3590 is 60-39. Like every other vote on moving it forward this week. ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.kansascity.com/444/story/1649194.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Senate Passes Landmark Health Care Reform Bill</title>
    <link href="http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/senate-passes-landmark-health-care-reform-bill-80054467.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-23:/commentary/7053227</id>
    <updated>2009-12-23T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>PR Newswire (press release)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 ... the largest multi-purpose nursing organization in the country, applauds Senate lawmakers for passing HR 3590, &amp;quot;The Patient Protection and Affordable ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/senate-passes-landmark-health-care-reform-bill-80054467.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Senate Passage of Bill Moves Congress Closer to Enacting Health Care Reform</title>
    <link href="http://www.aafp.org/online/en/home/publications/news/news-now/government-medicine/20091224senate-hcreform-bill.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-23:/commentary/7053226</id>
    <updated>2009-12-23T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>AAFP News Now</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 ... said the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (at the THOMAS Web site, type &amp;quot;HR 3590&amp;quot; in the search box after selecting &amp;quot;Bill Number&amp;quot;) contains ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.aafp.org/online/en/home/publications/news/news-now/government-medicine/20091224senate-hcreform-bill.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>What Are The Differences Between House and Senate Health Care Bills</title>
    <link href="http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977962193" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-23:/commentary/7053223</id>
    <updated>2009-12-23T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Gather.com</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 &#8220;The Yays are 60 and the Nays are 39&#8221;, HR 3590 as amended passes the Senate with more votes than required over the simple majority. ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977962193&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/12/24/AR2009122402395.html?hpid=opinionsbox1" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-23:/commentary/7053221</id>
    <updated>2009-12-23T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Daily Kos (blog)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 With the Vice President in the chair, the vote on final passage of HR 3590 is 60-39. Like every other vote on moving it forward this week. ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/12/24/AR2009122402395.html?hpid=opinionsbox1&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>&amp;quot;People With Diabetes Earn Important Victory Today&amp;quot;</title>
    <link href="http://au.sys-con.com/node/1230796" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-23:/commentary/7053202</id>
    <updated>2009-12-23T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>SYS-CON Media (press release)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 ALEXANDRIA, VA -- (Marketwire) -- 12/24/09 -- The American Diabetes Association issues the following statement about the passing of HR 3590 The Patient ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://au.sys-con.com/node/1230796&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.pbs.org/newshour/bb/health/july-dec09/healthcare_12-24.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-23:/commentary/7053200</id>
    <updated>2009-12-23T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>NewsHour</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 US VICE PRESIDENT JOSEPH BIDEN: The Senate will resume consideration of HR-3590. BETTY ANN BOWSER: Vice President Joe Biden made a rare appearance in his ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.pbs.org/newshour/bb/health/july-dec09/healthcare_12-24.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Akaka, Inouye praise passage of health care reform</title>
    <link href="http://www.starbulletin.com/news/breaking/80073497.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-23:/commentary/7053199</id>
    <updated>2009-12-23T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Honolulu Star-Bulletin</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 In a 60-39 vote, the Senate passed HR 3590, the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, sending the bill to a conference committee consisting of House ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.starbulletin.com/news/breaking/80073497.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Says Congress is sending the wrong message for the new year</title>
    <link href="http://www.idahostatejournal.com/news/local/article_304828cc-f0bc-11de-8bd4-001cc4c03286.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-23:/commentary/7053198</id>
    <updated>2009-12-23T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Idaho State Journal</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 Washington, DC &#8211; The US Senate voted today 60 to 39 along party lines to approve HR 3590, the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. By the same vote, ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.idahostatejournal.com/news/local/article_304828cc-f0bc-11de-8bd4-001cc4c03286.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.examiner.com/x-34110-Providence-Liberal-Examiner~y2009m12d24-History-has-been-made" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-23:/commentary/7053197</id>
    <updated>2009-12-23T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Examiner.com</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 The United States Senate passed HR 3590 (the health care bill), with sixty &#8220;yes&#8221; votes and 39 &#8220;no&#8221; votes. However, it almost didn&amp;#39;t pass, because Senator ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.examiner.com/x-34110-Providence-Liberal-Examiner~y2009m12d24-History-has-been-made&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>The Vote Ends...</title>
    <link href="http://www.dailykos.com/storyonly/2009/12/24/818722/-The-Vote-Ends..." rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-23:/commentary/7053196</id>
    <updated>2009-12-23T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Daily Kos (blog)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 With the Vice President in the chair, the vote on final passage of HR 3590 is 60-39. Like every other vote on moving it forward this week. ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.dailykos.com/storyonly/2009/12/24/818722/-The-Vote-Ends...&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://chattahbox.com/us/2009/12/20/stupak-ready-to-pounce-vows-to-kill-unacceptable-nelson-abortion-deal/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-23:/commentary/7038067</id>
    <updated>2009-12-23T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Medical News Today (press release)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 said Tuesday that he and other antiabortion-rights House Democrats &amp;quot;will find it very difficult&amp;quot; to support the Senate&amp;#39;s health reform legislation (HR 3590) ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://chattahbox.com/us/2009/12/20/stupak-ready-to-pounce-vows-to-kill-unacceptable-nelson-abortion-deal/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Republicans Challenge Constitutionality of Individual Mandate</title>
    <link href="http://www.californiahealthline.org/articles/2009/12/23/republicans-challenge-constitutionality-of-individual-mandate.aspx" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-22:/commentary/7275225</id>
    <updated>2009-12-22T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>California Healthline</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 As passage of the Senate&amp;#39;s health care reform bill (HR 3590) seems all but assured, Republicans have thrown up a procedural roadblock by questioning the ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.californiahealthline.org/articles/2009/12/23/republicans-challenge-constitutionality-of-individual-mandate.aspx&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://pubrecord.org/commentary/6435/democratic-attorneys-general/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-22:/commentary/7136896</id>
    <updated>2009-12-22T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>California Healthline</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 As passage of the Senate&amp;#39;s health care reform bill (HR 3590) seems all but assured, Republicans have thrown up a procedural roadblock by questioning the ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://pubrecord.org/commentary/6435/democratic-attorneys-general/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://edmonton.ctv.ca/servlet/an/local/CTVNews/20091223/senate_us_091224/20091224/?hub=EdmontonHome" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-22:/commentary/7092266</id>
    <updated>2009-12-22T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>National Underwriter Life and Health Insurance News</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 WASHINGTON BUREAU -- Insurance groups are continuing to warn that implementing HR 3590, the Senate health bill, as written would drive ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://edmonton.ctv.ca/servlet/an/local/CTVNews/20091223/senate_us_091224/20091224/?hub=EdmontonHome&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.chinadaily.com.cn/world/2009-12/24/content_9227064.htm" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-22:/commentary/7075239</id>
    <updated>2009-12-22T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>National Underwriter Life and Health Insurance News</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 Senators voted 60-39, entirely along party lines, for a cloture resolution that is expected to prevent Republican opponents from keeping HR 3590, ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.chinadaily.com.cn/world/2009-12/24/content_9227064.htm&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2009/12/18/politics/main5997584.shtml" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-22:/commentary/7073035</id>
    <updated>2009-12-22T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Medical News Today (press release)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 antiabortion provision in the Senate health reform bill (HR 3590) &amp;quot;is truly an idea only a diabolical bureaucrat could love,&amp;quot; but the &amp;quot;other just-for-Nelson ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2009/12/18/politics/main5997584.shtml&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/news/world/us_and_americas/article6963708.ece" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-22:/commentary/7053247</id>
    <updated>2009-12-22T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>National Underwriter Life and Health Insurance News</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 Senators voted 60-39, entirely along party lines, for a cloture resolution that is expected to prevent Republican opponents from keeping HR 3590, ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/news/world/us_and_americas/article6963708.ece&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.cbc.ca/health/story/2009/12/24/health-care.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-22:/commentary/7053220</id>
    <updated>2009-12-22T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>National Underwriter Life and Health Insurance News</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 Senators voted 60-39, entirely along party lines, for a cloture resolution that is expected to prevent Republican opponents from keeping HR 3590, ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.cbc.ca/health/story/2009/12/24/health-care.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://pubrecord.org/commentary/6386/legal-challenges-health-reform/comment-page-1/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-22:/commentary/7053201</id>
    <updated>2009-12-22T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>California Healthline</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 As passage of the Senate&amp;#39;s health care reform bill (HR 3590) seems all but assured, Republicans have thrown up a procedural roadblock by questioning the ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://pubrecord.org/commentary/6386/legal-challenges-health-reform/comment-page-1/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.reuters.com/article/idUSTRE5BN29C20091224?type=politicsNews" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-22:/commentary/7053195</id>
    <updated>2009-12-22T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>National Underwriter Life and Health Insurance News</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 Senators voted 60-39, entirely along party lines, for a cloture resolution that is expected to prevent Republican opponents from keeping HR 3590, ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.reuters.com/article/idUSTRE5BN29C20091224?type=politicsNews&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>After tomorrow&amp;#39;s Senate vote, what next?</title>
    <link href="http://www.dailykos.com/storyonly/2009/12/23/818491/-After-tomorrows-Senate-vote,-what-next" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-22:/commentary/7038065</id>
    <updated>2009-12-22T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Daily Kos (blog)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 But the ball is in the House&amp;#39;s court beginning tomorrow morning after the Senate&amp;#39;s vote on final passage of HR 3590. It&amp;#39;ll be up to the House to decide what ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.dailykos.com/storyonly/2009/12/23/818491/-After-tomorrows-Senate-vote,-what-next&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Industry Groups On Health Bill: Think Of The Cost</title>
    <link href="http://www.lifeandhealthinsurancenews.com/News/2009/12/Pages/Industry-Groups-On-Health-Bill-Think-Of-The-Cost.aspx" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-22:/commentary/7038064</id>
    <updated>2009-12-22T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>National Underwriter Life and Health Insurance News</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 WASHINGTON BUREAU -- Insurance groups are continuing to warn that implementing HR 3590, the Senate health bill, as written would drive ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.lifeandhealthinsurancenews.com/News/2009/12/Pages/Industry-Groups-On-Health-Bill-Think-Of-The-Cost.aspx&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Opinion Piece Praises Sen. Begich&amp;#39;s Support Of Women&amp;#39;s Preventive Care Amendment</title>
    <link href="http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/174745.php" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-22:/commentary/7038043</id>
    <updated>2009-12-22T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Medical News Today (press release)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 Barbara Mikulski&amp;#39;s (D-Md.) amendment to improve women&amp;#39;s access to preventive care under the Senate health reform bill (HR 3590), Robin Smith, board member ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/174745.php&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>AAFP Engages Senate on Amendment to Health Care Reform Legislation</title>
    <link href="http://www.aafp.org/online/en/home/publications/news/news-now/government-medicine/20091223senate-mgr-amndmt.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-22:/commentary/7038040</id>
    <updated>2009-12-22T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>AAFP News Now</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 ... type &amp;quot;HR 3590&amp;quot; in the search box after selecting &amp;quot;Bill Number&amp;quot;), without supporting the legislation outright. &amp;quot;We greatly appreciate several features of ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.aafp.org/online/en/home/publications/news/news-now/government-medicine/20091223senate-mgr-amndmt.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Blogs Comment On Health Reform Abortion Compromise, DC Abortion Funding</title>
    <link href="http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/174748.php" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-22:/commentary/7038039</id>
    <updated>2009-12-22T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Medical News Today (press release)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 antiabortion provision in the Senate health reform bill (HR 3590) &amp;quot;is truly an idea only a diabolical bureaucrat could love,&amp;quot; but the &amp;quot;other just-for-Nelson ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/174748.php&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>New Concord Coalition Paper Discusses &amp;#39;End Game&amp;#39; Fiscal Considerations for ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/new-concord-coalition-paper-discusses-end-game-fiscal-considerations-for-health-care-reform-80005407.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-22:/commentary/7038038</id>
    <updated>2009-12-22T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>PR Newswire (press release)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 ... of health care reform (HR 3962) and the Senate on the verge of passing its version (HR 3590), the outline of a final bill is beginning to take shape. ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/new-concord-coalition-paper-discusses-end-game-fiscal-considerations-for-health-care-reform-80005407.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Senate Readies for Thursday Morning Vote on Health Care Reform</title>
    <link href="http://www.californiahealthline.org/articles/2009/12/23/senate-readies-for-thursday-morning-vote-on-health-care-reform.aspx" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-22:/commentary/7038037</id>
    <updated>2009-12-22T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>California Healthline</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 announced that they had reached an agreement to hold a final vote on the chamber&amp;#39;s health care reform bill (HR 3590) on Thursday at 8 am, instead of the ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.californiahealthline.org/articles/2009/12/23/senate-readies-for-thursday-morning-vote-on-health-care-reform.aspx&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>US Legislative Immigration Update December 22, 2009</title>
    <link href="http://www.rightsidenews.com/200912237894/border-and-sovereignty/us-legislative-immigration-update-december-22-2009.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-22:/commentary/7038036</id>
    <updated>2009-12-22T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Right Side News</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 As FAIR has reported, the Senate health care reform bill (HR 3590) is problematic for several reasons: The Senate bill circumvents existing law which ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.rightsidenews.com/200912237894/border-and-sovereignty/us-legislative-immigration-update-december-22-2009.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Healthcare Amendment - New Taxes for American Workers</title>
    <link href="http://isurfhopkinsco.com/local-news/4824-healthcare-amendment-new-taxes-for-american-workers.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-22:/commentary/7038035</id>
    <updated>2009-12-22T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>iSurfHopkinsCo</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 ... KY - The nearly 400-page Manager&amp;#39;s Amendment (bringing the total bill to 2733 pages) makes several substantial changes to the underlying bill, HR 3590. ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://isurfhopkinsco.com/local-news/4824-healthcare-amendment-new-taxes-for-american-workers.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>LTE: Cutting Single-Payer System Benefits You</title>
    <link href="http://www.gantdaily.com/news/38/ARTICLE/67937/2009-12-23.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-22:/commentary/7038033</id>
    <updated>2009-12-22T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Gant Daily</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 ... of health care should be thankful that the single payer amendment was withdrawn in the US Senate deliberations on health care legislation (HR 3590). ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.gantdaily.com/news/38/ARTICLE/67937/2009-12-23.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.stltoday.com/blogzone/fit-bits/uncategorized/2009/12/poll-a-tax-on-tanning-beds/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-22:/commentary/7038032</id>
    <updated>2009-12-22T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>St. Louis Post-Dispatch (blog)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 The Skin Cancer Foundation is applauding a provision of the Senate&amp;#39;s HR 3590, the Patient Protection and Affordability Act of 2009: a ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.stltoday.com/blogzone/fit-bits/uncategorized/2009/12/poll-a-tax-on-tanning-beds/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://washingtontimes.com/news/2009/dec/23/health-bill-faces-constitutional-challenge/?feat=home_top5_commented" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-22:/commentary/7038031</id>
    <updated>2009-12-22T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>California Healthline</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 As passage of the Senate&amp;#39;s health care reform bill (HR 3590) seems all but assured, Republicans have thrown up a procedural roadblock by questioning the ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://washingtontimes.com/news/2009/dec/23/health-bill-faces-constitutional-challenge/?feat=home_top5_commented&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Small Business Hoping for Christmas Miracle on Health-Care Bill</title>
    <link href="http://www.foxsmallbusinesscenter.com/finance/2009/12/23/small-business-hoping-christmas-miracle-health-care" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-22:/commentary/7038030</id>
    <updated>2009-12-22T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Fox Small Business Center</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 According to SBE Council, the cumulative cost load that HR 3590 (the Reid bill) imposes on small firms will be devastating given competitive global ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.foxsmallbusinesscenter.com/finance/2009/12/23/small-business-hoping-christmas-miracle-health-care&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Final Senate Bill Would Tighten Standards on HIPAA Transactions</title>
    <link href="http://www.ihealthbeat.org/articles/2009/12/23/final-senate-bill-would-tighten-standards-on-hipaa-transactions.aspx" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-22:/commentary/7038029</id>
    <updated>2009-12-22T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>iHealthBeat</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 The final version of the Senate health care reform bill (HR 3590) includes provisions to strengthen HIPAA transaction standards and simplify other ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.ihealthbeat.org/articles/2009/12/23/final-senate-bill-would-tighten-standards-on-hipaa-transactions.aspx&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>NCOA Supports Senate Health Reform Bill</title>
    <link href="http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/ncoa-supports-senate-health-reform-bill-80014292.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-22:/commentary/7038028</id>
    <updated>2009-12-22T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>PR Newswire (press release)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 HR 3590 would improve health care for older Americans, protect and strengthen Medicare, extend coverage to 30 million more Americans, and reduce our ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/ncoa-supports-senate-health-reform-bill-80014292.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Final HR 3590 Vote Moved To 7 AM Thursday</title>
    <link href="http://www.lifeandhealthinsurancenews.com/News/2009/12/Pages/Final-HR-3590-Vote-Moved-To-7-AM-Thursday.aspx" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-22:/commentary/7038027</id>
    <updated>2009-12-22T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>National Underwriter Life and Health Insurance News</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 Members of the Senate went on to vote on a series of motions, points of order and other measures, such as Republican points of order suggesting that HR 3590 ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.lifeandhealthinsurancenews.com/News/2009/12/Pages/Final-HR-3590-Vote-Moved-To-7-AM-Thursday.aspx&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Dorgan bill defeated, but drug importation is not dead, says White House</title>
    <link href="http://www.securingpharma.com/40/articles/336.php" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-22:/commentary/7028668</id>
    <updated>2009-12-22T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Securing Pharma</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 ... (PhRMA) to increase the value of an $80bn deal, agreed with the White House, to support the broader package of healthcare reform legislation (HR 3590). ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.securingpharma.com/40/articles/336.php&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://yesbuthowever.com/cbo-reid-bill-8136351/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-21:/commentary/7061923</id>
    <updated>2009-12-21T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Ethiopian Review</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 First, there was the CBO&amp;#39;s score for the Senate Finance Committee bill, which preceded the Senate combined bill, HR 3590. It wasn&amp;#39;t all that exciting, ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://yesbuthowever.com/cbo-reid-bill-8136351/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://prescriptions.blogs.nytimes.com/2009/12/19/democrats-say-they-clinch-deal-on-health-care-overhauls/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-21:/commentary/7053222</id>
    <updated>2009-12-21T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>National Underwriter Life and Health Insurance News</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 Members of the Senate today voted 60-39 both to approve a major manager&amp;#39;s amendment to HR 3590, the Senate health bill, and to protect the ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://prescriptions.blogs.nytimes.com/2009/12/19/democrats-say-they-clinch-deal-on-health-care-overhauls/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.chippewa.com/articles/2009/12/23/ap/headlines/us_health_overhaul_how_it_will_look.txt" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-21:/commentary/7038066</id>
    <updated>2009-12-21T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Ethiopian Review</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 First, there was the CBO&amp;#39;s score for the Senate Finance Committee bill, which preceded the Senate combined bill, HR 3590. It wasn&amp;#39;t all that exciting, ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.chippewa.com/articles/2009/12/23/ap/headlines/us_health_overhaul_how_it_will_look.txt&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/2009/dec/23/tanning-tax-healthcare-reform-bill" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-21:/commentary/7038041</id>
    <updated>2009-12-21T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Ethiopian Review</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 Some of the new HR 3590 features are good, some are head-scratchers, and some are gut-checks. The major contention continues to be over the already-in-place ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/2009/dec/23/tanning-tax-healthcare-reform-bill&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.prisonplanet.com/health-care-bill-is-a-huge-tax-heist.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-21:/commentary/7038034</id>
    <updated>2009-12-21T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Prison Planet.com</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 HR 3590 Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, which is set to be voted on by the Senate on Christmas Eve, contains a raft of pork barrel and tax hikes ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.prisonplanet.com/health-care-bill-is-a-huge-tax-heist.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Healthcare mandate: Get insured...or else</title>
    <link href="http://www.onenewsnow.com/Politics/Default.aspx?id=824262" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-21:/commentary/7028631</id>
    <updated>2009-12-21T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>OneNewsNow</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 The &amp;quot;individual responsibility&amp;quot; provision in Section 1501 of the Senate healthcare bill (HR 3590) requires anyone who fails to buy a &amp;quot;qualifying&amp;quot; health ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.onenewsnow.com/Politics/Default.aspx?id=824262&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Sorry, Baby...But You Gotta Go</title>
    <link href="http://www.pipelinenews.org/index.cfm?page=giglio12.22.09.htm" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-21:/commentary/7028628</id>
    <updated>2009-12-21T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>PipeLineNews.org</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 The US Senate with Harry Reid leading the charge has been debating HR 3590 a 2000 page guide to controlling the population, but Reid also has 66 bills of ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.pipelinenews.org/index.cfm?page=giglio12.22.09.htm&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>ABC Opposes Excluding Construction Firms from Small Business Exemptions in ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.amerisurv.com/content/view/6856/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-21:/commentary/7028627</id>
    <updated>2009-12-21T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Amerisurv</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 construction industry amendment language into the Manager&amp;#39;s Amendment to HR 3590, The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. The health care ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.amerisurv.com/content/view/6856/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.foxtoledo.com/dpp/news/local/Strange-health-care-tax-provisions-kl-122109" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-21:/commentary/7028625</id>
    <updated>2009-12-21T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Ethiopian Review</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 Some of the new HR 3590 features are good, some are head-scratchers, and some are gut-checks. The major contention continues to be over the already-in-place ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.foxtoledo.com/dpp/news/local/Strange-health-care-tax-provisions-kl-122109&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Standard Transactions Still in Senate Bill</title>
    <link href="http://www.healthdatamanagement.com/news/EDI_reform_HIPAA_transactions-39590-1.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-21:/commentary/7028623</id>
    <updated>2009-12-21T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Health Data Management</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, HR 3590 as amended, would mandate use of &amp;quot;operating rules&amp;quot; that payer advocacy organization CAQH has ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.healthdatamanagement.com/news/EDI_reform_HIPAA_transactions-39590-1.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Tax increases abound in healthcare reform legislation</title>
    <link href="http://www.boston.com/business/personalfinance/managingyourmoney/archives/2009/12/tax_increases_a.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-21:/commentary/7028622</id>
    <updated>2009-12-21T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Boston Globe</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 Last night I spent a little time looking at the health care reform legisilation that passed the Senate, aka HR 3590 Patient Protection and Affordable Care ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.boston.com/business/personalfinance/managingyourmoney/archives/2009/12/tax_increases_a.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Senate Leaders Save Christmas</title>
    <link href="http://www.lifeandhealthinsurancenews.com/News/2009/12/Pages/Senate-Leaders-Save-Christmas.aspx" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-21:/commentary/7028621</id>
    <updated>2009-12-21T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>National Underwriter Life and Health Insurance News</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 By NU ONLINE NEWS SERVICE After voting on HR 3590, the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act bill, the Senate will consider HR 4314, a resolution that ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.lifeandhealthinsurancenews.com/News/2009/12/Pages/Senate-Leaders-Save-Christmas.aspx&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>CAHU and NAHU Weigh in on Current Form of H. R. 3590</title>
    <link href="http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/cahu-and-nahu-weigh-in-on-current-form-of-h-r-3590-79934787.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-21:/commentary/7028620</id>
    <updated>2009-12-21T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>PR Newswire (press release)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 &amp;quot;NAHU has grave concerns that HR 3590 will do much more to harm American health care consumers than help them as it is currently structured. ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/cahu-and-nahu-weigh-in-on-current-form-of-h-r-3590-79934787.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Obama, Left Behind</title>
    <link href="http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/reason/Articles/~3/pE_L1OoDHik/obama-left-behind" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-21:/commentary/7023396</id>
    <updated>2009-12-21T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Reason</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
...may be your last chance to VOTE NO TO HEALTH CARE DESTRUCTION BILL !!! If you vote for passage of the fully deleted &amp; redirected H.R.3590 &quot;To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to modify the first-time homebuyers credit in the case of members of th&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/reason/Articles/~3/pE_L1OoDHik/obama-left-behind&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>TRAITORS, EVERY ONE</title>
    <link href="http://www.newswithviews.com/Stuter/stuter168.htm" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-21:/commentary/7018152</id>
    <updated>2009-12-21T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>NewsWithViews.com</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 At 1 am on December 21, 2009, in the dark of night, the first cloture vote was taken on HR 3590, Senator Harry Reid&amp;#39;s Obama Deathcare Bill. ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.newswithviews.com/Stuter/stuter168.htm&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/12/24/AR2009122402769.html?hpid=moreheadlines" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-20:/commentary/7089144</id>
    <updated>2009-12-20T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Washington Post</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 Formally, it is known as HR 3590, the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. But this week, it has acquired an unhelpful nickname: ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/12/24/AR2009122402769.html?hpid=moreheadlines&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Beware the nuggets in that health bill</title>
    <link href="http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/opinion/chi-oped1222byrnedec22,0,4721043.column" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-20:/commentary/7038042</id>
    <updated>2009-12-20T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Chicago Tribune</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 ... Senate Amendment 2786 in the nature of a substitute to HR 3590 (as printed in the Congressional Record on November 19, 2009), incorporating the effects ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/opinion/chi-oped1222byrnedec22,0,4721043.column&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Sen. Landrieu, what&amp;#39;s the rush on reform bill?</title>
    <link href="http://www.theadvertiser.com/article/20091221/OPINION/912210322" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-20:/commentary/7028629</id>
    <updated>2009-12-20T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>The Daily Advertiser</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 While the Senate was debating the HR 3590 health-care bill on the floor, a handful of Democrats were crafting a manager&amp;#39;s amendment in secret. ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.theadvertiser.com/article/20091221/OPINION/912210322&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.bayoubuzz.com/News/US/Politics/Midnight_Healthcare__Express_Reid_Nelson_Landrieu_US_Democrat_Senators__10011.asp" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-20:/commentary/7028624</id>
    <updated>2009-12-20T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Bayou Buzz</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 In the wee hours of the morning, Senate Democrats shut down a Republican filibuster of HR 3590, the health care bill, and invoked cloture. ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.bayoubuzz.com/News/US/Politics/Midnight_Healthcare__Express_Reid_Nelson_Landrieu_US_Democrat_Senators__10011.asp&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Blogs Comment On Health Reform, Appropriations Bill, Military Abortion Ban</title>
    <link href="http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/174543.php" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-20:/commentary/7018228</id>
    <updated>2009-12-20T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Medical News Today (press release)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 Hemel explains how under the Senate (HR 3590) and House (HR 3962) health reform bills, Medicaid coverage will be expanded to more people. ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/174543.php&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://washingtontimes.com/news/2009/dec/21/inside-politics-37910515/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-20:/commentary/7018225</id>
    <updated>2009-12-20T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Christian News Wire (press release)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 On Saturday, Senate President Harry Reid (D-NV) filed a 383-page so-called &amp;quot;Manager&amp;#39;s Amendment&amp;quot; to his 2074-page pending bill (HR 3590). ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://washingtontimes.com/news/2009/dec/21/inside-politics-37910515/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>On health-care bill, Democratic senators are in states of denial</title>
    <link href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/12/21/AR2009122102861.html?hpid=topnews" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-20:/commentary/7018224</id>
    <updated>2009-12-20T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Washington Post</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 Formally, it is known as HR 3590, the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. But this week, it has acquired an unhelpful nickname: ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/12/21/AR2009122102861.html?hpid=topnews&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Mmmmm, Pork</title>
    <link href="http://hotlineoncall.nationaljournal.com/archives/2009/12/mmmmm_pork.php" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-20:/commentary/7018207</id>
    <updated>2009-12-20T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>National Journal (blog)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 ... university in the United States that contains a State&amp;#39;s sole public academic medical and dental school&amp;quot; (Manager&amp;#39;s Amendment To HR 3590, Pg. 328). ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://hotlineoncall.nationaljournal.com/archives/2009/12/mmmmm_pork.php&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.hotindienews.com/2009/12/21/1016650" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-20:/commentary/7018206</id>
    <updated>2009-12-20T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>The Washington Independent</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 Congress must replace the SGR early next year in order to achieve the access, payment and delivery reform goals envisioned by HR 3590. ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.hotindienews.com/2009/12/21/1016650&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://washingtontimes.com/news/2009/dec/22/governments-abortion-mandate/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-20:/commentary/7018205</id>
    <updated>2009-12-20T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Minnesota Public Radio</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 We need a handful of these to switch votes and stand firm against Harry Reid&amp;#39;s pro-abortion amendment to HR 3590. If they stand firm against abortion, ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://washingtontimes.com/news/2009/dec/22/governments-abortion-mandate/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Smarr: Senate Should Fix Self-Gutting Malpractice Provision</title>
    <link href="http://www.lifeandhealthinsurancenews.com/News/2009/12/Pages/Smarr-HR3590-Malpractice-Amendment.aspx" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-20:/commentary/7018204</id>
    <updated>2009-12-20T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>National Underwriter Life and Health Insurance News</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 WASHINGTON BUREAU -- A proposed addition to HR 3590, the Senate health bill, would encourage states to set up new systems for handling ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.lifeandhealthinsurancenews.com/News/2009/12/Pages/Smarr-HR3590-Malpractice-Amendment.aspx&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/world/democrats-clear-critical-hurdle-on-health-care-overhaul/article1407224/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-20:/commentary/7018203</id>
    <updated>2009-12-20T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Washington Post</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 Formally, it is known as HR 3590, the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. But this week, it has acquired an unhelpful nickname: ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/world/democrats-clear-critical-hurdle-on-health-care-overhaul/article1407224/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>NRF Calls Health Care Vote Lump of Coal for Nation&amp;#39;s Retailers</title>
    <link href="http://www.earthtimes.org/articles/show/nrf-calls-health-care-vote-lump-of-coal-for-nationrsquos-retailers,1098878.shtml" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-20:/commentary/7018160</id>
    <updated>2009-12-20T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Earthtimes (press release)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 In a 60-40 party-line vote held at about 1 am this morning, the Senate approved a procedural motion to cut off debate on the manager&amp;#39;s amendment to HR 3590, ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.earthtimes.org/articles/show/nrf-calls-health-care-vote-lump-of-coal-for-nationrsquos-retailers,1098878.shtml&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Detroit Free Press Opinion Pieces Debate Stupak Amendment</title>
    <link href="http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/174541.php" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-20:/commentary/7018158</id>
    <updated>2009-12-20T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Medical News Today (press release)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 The Senate recently rejected a similar amendment to its health reform bill (HR 3590). Summaries of the opinion pieces appear below. ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/174541.php&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Hatch: Time to Start Over on Healthcare Reform</title>
    <link href="http://mainstreetbusinessjournal.com/articleview.php?articlesid=4916&amp;amp;volume=12&amp;amp;issue=41" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-20:/commentary/7018157</id>
    <updated>2009-12-20T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Main Street Business Journal</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 ... to states such as Nebraska, Massachusetts and Vermont to buy enough votes to pass the misnamed Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (HR 3590). ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://mainstreetbusinessjournal.com/articleview.php?articlesid=4916&amp;amp;volume=12&amp;amp;issue=41&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>American Academy of Dermatology Association Commends U.S. Senate For Taking ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/american-academy-of-dermatology-association-commends-us-senate-for-taking-step-to-improve-public-health-through-indoor-tanning-tax-79825457.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-20:/commentary/7018156</id>
    <updated>2009-12-20T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>PR Newswire (press release)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 ... proposed tax on cosmetic procedures in the Senate&amp;#39;s health system reform legislation (HR 3590, the Patient Protection and Affordability Act of 2009). ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/american-academy-of-dermatology-association-commends-us-senate-for-taking-step-to-improve-public-health-through-indoor-tanning-tax-79825457.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://washingtontimes.com/news/2009/dec/21/ama-backs-senate-health-care-bill/?feat=home_headlines" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-20:/commentary/7018155</id>
    <updated>2009-12-20T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>The Washington Independent</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 Congress must replace the SGR early next year in order to achieve the access, payment and delivery reform goals envisioned by HR 3590. ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://washingtontimes.com/news/2009/dec/21/ama-backs-senate-health-care-bill/?feat=home_headlines&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.examiner.com/x-20681-San-Diego-Christianity--Culture-Examiner~y2009m12d21-Oklahoma-Senator-Tom-Coburn-suggests-Americans-pray-against-Democratic-health-care-vote" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-20:/commentary/7018154</id>
    <updated>2009-12-20T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Examiner.com</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 Although no particular individual was named, it was an attempt to express disapproval for the overwhelmingly Democrat-supported HR 3590 Health Care Bill our ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.examiner.com/x-20681-San-Diego-Christianity--Culture-Examiner~y2009m12d21-Oklahoma-Senator-Tom-Coburn-suggests-Americans-pray-against-Democratic-health-care-vote&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Sen. Thad Cochran - Obamacare is &#8220;flawed&#8221; and &#8220;overreaches&#8221;</title>
    <link href="http://yallpolitics.com/index.php/yp/post/20258/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-20:/commentary/7018153</id>
    <updated>2009-12-20T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Yall Politics (blog)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 voted early Monday morning against limiting debate on the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (HR.3590) and moving the health care reform plan ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://yallpolitics.com/index.php/yp/post/20258/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.reuters.com/article/idUSTRE5B83ZG20091220" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-20:/commentary/7018151</id>
    <updated>2009-12-20T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>National Underwriter Life and Health Insurance News</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 WASHINGTON BUREAU -- A proposed addition to HR 3590, the Senate health bill, would encourage states to set up new systems for handling ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.reuters.com/article/idUSTRE5B83ZG20091220&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://tpmdc.talkingpointsmemo.com/2009/12/harkin-surprised-by-lieberman-claim-he-wasnt-pushed-on-public-option.php" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-20:/commentary/7018150</id>
    <updated>2009-12-20T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Washington Post</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 Formally, it is known as HR 3590, the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. But this week, it has acquired an unhelpful nickname: ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://tpmdc.talkingpointsmemo.com/2009/12/harkin-surprised-by-lieberman-claim-he-wasnt-pushed-on-public-option.php&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2009/12/21/2777851.htm" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-20:/commentary/7004377</id>
    <updated>2009-12-20T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>National Underwriter Life and Health Insurance News</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 Members of the Senate are expecting to vote shortly on whether to limit debate on a proposed &amp;quot;manager&amp;#39;s amendment&amp;quot; that would revamp HR 3590 ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2009/12/21/2777851.htm&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://abcnews.go.com/Politics/wireStory?id=9383637" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-19:/commentary/7004405</id>
    <updated>2009-12-19T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>National Underwriter Life and Health Insurance News</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 Members of the Senate are expecting to vote shortly on whether to limit debate on a proposed &amp;quot;manager&amp;#39;s amendment&amp;quot; that would revamp HR 3590 ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://abcnews.go.com/Politics/wireStory?id=9383637&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.sanfranciscosentinel.com/?p=52619" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-19:/commentary/7004378</id>
    <updated>2009-12-19T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Politico</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 It is our belief that HR 3590, as amended, will move this country closer to the day when Americans can achieve true health security, knowing that they will ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.sanfranciscosentinel.com/?p=52619&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Which Washington Whorelot owns this one:</title>
    <link href="http://www.patriotroom.com/article/the-100-million-question-the-earmark-no-one-is-claiming" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-19:/commentary/7000691</id>
    <updated>2009-12-19T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Patriot Room</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 (Manager&amp;#39;s Amendment To HR 3590, Pg. 328) I just read that Snow is not voting for this. So NO repubs in the senate are voting for this crap?? and in the ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.patriotroom.com/article/the-100-million-question-the-earmark-no-one-is-claiming&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.cleveland.com/open/index.ssf/2009/12/seniors_worry_theyll_be_hurt_b.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-19:/commentary/7000690</id>
    <updated>2009-12-19T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>DOTmed.com (press release)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 ... Chairman Tom Harkin (D-IA) have introduced a Manager&amp;#39;s Amendment, Senate Amendment 2786, for The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, HR 3590. ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.cleveland.com/open/index.ssf/2009/12/seniors_worry_theyll_be_hurt_b.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Outside groups line up behind Senate reform bill</title>
    <link href="http://www.politico.com/livepulse/1209/Outside_groups_line_up_behind_Senate_reform_bill.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-19:/commentary/7000640</id>
    <updated>2009-12-19T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Politico</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 It is our belief that HR 3590, as amended, will move this country closer to the day when Americans can achieve true health security, knowing that they will ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.politico.com/livepulse/1209/Outside_groups_line_up_behind_Senate_reform_bill.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://biomedme.com/general/health-care-patient-responsibility-missing_4408.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-19:/commentary/6996510</id>
    <updated>2009-12-19T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>DOTmed.com (press release)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 ... Chairman Tom Harkin (D-IA) have introduced a Manager&amp;#39;s Amendment, Senate Amendment 2786, for The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, HR 3590. ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://biomedme.com/general/health-care-patient-responsibility-missing_4408.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>HOW THEY VOTED</title>
    <link href="http://www.heraldtribune.com/article/20091220/ARTICLE/912201026/-1/NEWSSITEMAP" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-19:/commentary/6986085</id>
    <updated>2009-12-19T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Sarasota Herald-Tribune</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 A yes vote supported the amendment to HR 3590. Health-bill taxes: Senators tabled, 56-41, a GOP bid to delay until 2014 the start of new taxes to help pay ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.heraldtribune.com/article/20091220/ARTICLE/912201026/-1/NEWSSITEMAP&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Area Votes in Congress | Philadelphia Inquirer | 12/20/2009</title>
    <link href="http://www.philly.com/philly/news/local/79742912.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-19:/commentary/6986084</id>
    <updated>2009-12-19T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Philadelphia Inquirer</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 This amendment was offered to a pending health-care bill (HR 3590). Sen. Frank Lautenberg (D., NJ) said: &amp;quot;As much as we want to cut costs for consumers, ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.philly.com/philly/news/local/79742912.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>By: Alan Kerr</title>
    <link href="http://www.phillyburbs.com/news/news_details/article/92/2009/december/20/senate-6.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-19:/commentary/6986081</id>
    <updated>2009-12-19T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>phillyBurbs.com</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 Voting 56 for and 41 against, the Senate tabled (killed) a Republican bid to delay until 2014 the start of new taxes that would help pay for HR 3590 (above) ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.phillyburbs.com/news/news_details/article/92/2009/december/20/senate-6.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://tpmdc.talkingpointsmemo.com/2009/12/not-13-trillion-cbo-correction-undermines-dems-claim-on-health-care-reform.php" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-18:/commentary/7018227</id>
    <updated>2009-12-18T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>eNews Park Forest</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 ... Senate Amendment 2786 in the nature of a substitute to HR 3590 (as printed in the Congressional Record on November 19, 2009), incorporating the effects ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://tpmdc.talkingpointsmemo.com/2009/12/not-13-trillion-cbo-correction-undermines-dems-claim-on-health-care-reform.php&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>White House Highlights Support For Health Insurance Reform Gets A Boost</title>
    <link href="http://thegovmonitor.com/world_news/united_states/white-house-highlights-support-for-health-insurance-reform-gets-a-boost-19174.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-18:/commentary/6986087</id>
    <updated>2009-12-18T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Gov Monitor</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 We understand the tremendous amount work that has gone into HR 3590, the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act and are grateful for your efforts. ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://thegovmonitor.com/world_news/united_states/white-house-highlights-support-for-health-insurance-reform-gets-a-boost-19174.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>CBO Analysis Re: Manager&amp;#39;s Amendment to the Patient Protection and Affordable ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.enewspf.com/index.php?option=com_content&amp;amp;view=article&amp;amp;id=12400:cbo-analysis-re-managers-amendment-to-the-patient-protection-and-affordable-care-act&amp;amp;catid=88888989:health-care-reform&amp;amp;Itemid=88890248" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-18:/commentary/6986086</id>
    <updated>2009-12-18T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>eNews Park Forest</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 ... Senate Amendment 2786 in the nature of a substitute to HR 3590 (as printed in the Congressional Record on November 19, 2009), incorporating the effects ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.enewspf.com/index.php?option=com_content&amp;amp;view=article&amp;amp;id=12400:cbo-analysis-re-managers-amendment-to-the-patient-protection-and-affordable-care-act&amp;amp;catid=88888989:health-care-reform&amp;amp;Itemid=88890248&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>$470B Medicare PLUS $120M Medicare Advantage</title>
    <link href="http://www.patriotroom.com/article/-470b-medicare-plus-120m-medicare-advantage" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-18:/commentary/6986083</id>
    <updated>2009-12-18T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Patriot Room</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 (HR 3590 Motion To Commit HR 3590 With Instructions, Roll Call Vote #358, Motion Not Agreed To 42-58: R 40-0; D 2-58; I 0-2, 12/3/09) CBO: Medicare Cuts ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.patriotroom.com/article/-470b-medicare-plus-120m-medicare-advantage&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.reuters.com/article/idUSTRE5B83ZG20091218?type=politicsNews" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-18:/commentary/6978149</id>
    <updated>2009-12-18T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>NewsWithViews.com</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 But first, Reid needs 60 votes to pass a motion for cloture to advance HR 3590: Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, which the Senate has been ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.reuters.com/article/idUSTRE5B83ZG20091218?type=politicsNews&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>WILL CONGRESS GIVE AMERICA &#8220;OBAMA-CARE&#8221; FOR CHRISTMAS?</title>
    <link href="http://www.newswithviews.com/NWV-News/news177.htm" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-17:/commentary/7053203</id>
    <updated>2009-12-17T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>NewsWithViews.com</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 But first, Reid needs 60 votes to pass a motion for cloture to advance HR 3590: Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, which the Senate has been ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.newswithviews.com/NWV-News/news177.htm&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.swdtimes.com/article_1676.shtml" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-17:/commentary/7028669</id>
    <updated>2009-12-17T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Kaiser Health News</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 ... HR 3590, the Patient Protection and Affordable Coverage Act. Using a simulation model, the author predicts that, following full implementation, HR 3590 ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.swdtimes.com/article_1676.shtml&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.upi.com/Daily-Briefing/2009/12/17/Healthcare-reform/UPI-21671261059257/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-17:/commentary/7028630</id>
    <updated>2009-12-17T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Kaiser Health News</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 ... HR 3590, the Patient Protection and Affordable Coverage Act. Using a simulation model, the author predicts that, following full implementation, HR 3590 ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.upi.com/Daily-Briefing/2009/12/17/Healthcare-reform/UPI-21671261059257/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://stossel.blogs.foxbusiness.com/2009/12/21/evil-insurance-companies/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-17:/commentary/7018226</id>
    <updated>2009-12-17T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Kaiser Health News</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 ... HR 3590, the Patient Protection and Affordable Coverage Act. Using a simulation model, the author predicts that, following full implementation, HR 3590 ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://stossel.blogs.foxbusiness.com/2009/12/21/evil-insurance-companies/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Health Care by Christmas Eve?</title>
    <link href="http://www.humanevents.com/article.php?id=34902" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-17:/commentary/7004379</id>
    <updated>2009-12-17T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Human Events (blog)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 Without getting too far into the weeds here, HR 3590, the Service Members Home Ownership Tax Act of 2009 is the shell bill that was gutted and replaced by a ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.humanevents.com/article.php?id=34902&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://blog.pennlive.com/politics/2009/12/sen_bob_casey_makes_his_anti-a.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-17:/commentary/7000667</id>
    <updated>2009-12-17T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Medical News Today (press release)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 ... on abortion coverage restrictions for federally subsidized insurance plans under the Senate health reform bill (HR 3590), the New York Times reports. ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://blog.pennlive.com/politics/2009/12/sen_bob_casey_makes_his_anti-a.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/2009/dec/20/us-healthcare-bill-obama-democrats" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-17:/commentary/7000666</id>
    <updated>2009-12-17T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>NewsWithViews.com</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 But first, Reid needs 60 votes to pass a motion for cloture to advance HR 3590: Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, which the Senate has been ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/2009/dec/20/us-healthcare-bill-obama-democrats&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Storms, Senate Action Dominate Weekend Plans</title>
    <link href="http://www.cqpolitics.com/wmspage.cfm?docID=cqmidday-000003270660" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-17:/commentary/6996512</id>
    <updated>2009-12-17T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>CQPolitics.com</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 ... one hour after starting a new legislative day, as part of their push to pass a health care overhaul bill ( HR 3590 ) before Christmas. ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.cqpolitics.com/wmspage.cfm?docID=cqmidday-000003270660&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://abcnews.go.com/Politics/wireStory?id=9380037" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-17:/commentary/6996509</id>
    <updated>2009-12-17T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>NewsWithViews.com</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 But first, Reid needs 60 votes to pass a motion for cloture to advance HR 3590: Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, which the Senate has been ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://abcnews.go.com/Politics/wireStory?id=9380037&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.catholicnewsagency.com/new.php?n=18113" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-17:/commentary/6986088</id>
    <updated>2009-12-17T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Medical News Today (press release)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 ... on abortion coverage restrictions for federally subsidized insurance plans under the Senate health reform bill (HR 3590), the New York Times reports. ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.catholicnewsagency.com/new.php?n=18113&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/northamerica/usa/barackobama/6811475/Barack-Obama-gives-himself-a-B-plus-for-his-first-year.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-17:/commentary/6986082</id>
    <updated>2009-12-17T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>NewsWithViews.com</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 But first, Reid needs 60 votes to pass a motion for cloture to advance HR 3590: Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, which the Senate has been ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/northamerica/usa/barackobama/6811475/Barack-Obama-gives-himself-a-B-plus-for-his-first-year.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://tpmdc.talkingpointsmemo.com/2009/12/casey-unlike-nelson-not-inclined-to-filibuster-health-care-bill-over-abortion.php" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-17:/commentary/6978241</id>
    <updated>2009-12-17T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Medical News Today (press release)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 ... on abortion coverage restrictions for federally subsidized insurance plans under the Senate health reform bill (HR 3590), the New York Times reports. ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://tpmdc.talkingpointsmemo.com/2009/12/casey-unlike-nelson-not-inclined-to-filibuster-health-care-bill-over-abortion.php&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://tpmdc.talkingpointsmemo.com/2009/12/casey-plays-abortion-cards-close-to-the-vest.php" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-17:/commentary/6978155</id>
    <updated>2009-12-17T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Medical News Today (press release)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 ... on abortion coverage restrictions for federally subsidized insurance plans under the Senate health reform bill (HR 3590), the New York Times reports. ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://tpmdc.talkingpointsmemo.com/2009/12/casey-plays-abortion-cards-close-to-the-vest.php&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>From a reader:</title>
    <link href="http://www.nationalreview.com/doctor/post/?q=OTVlZWQyYzE5Y2M0M2FjYWJiNzM2ZWE5NjhlM2JiMmI=" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-17:/commentary/6978151</id>
    <updated>2009-12-17T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>National Review Online</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 The bill the reader links to above is not the actual final Obamacare bill, but HR 3590, Harry Reid&amp;#39;s shell health-care bill that he used to start debate in ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.nationalreview.com/doctor/post/?q=OTVlZWQyYzE5Y2M0M2FjYWJiNzM2ZWE5NjhlM2JiMmI=&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.necn.com/Boston/Politics/2009/12/19/Health-care-reform-not-out-of/1261272225.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-16:/commentary/7000641</id>
    <updated>2009-12-16T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Heritage.org (blog)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 Alternatively, the latest version of the Senate Health bill (HR 3590) largely leaves small businesses out of any employer &#8220;pay or play&#8221; mandate provisions. ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.necn.com/Boston/Politics/2009/12/19/Health-care-reform-not-out-of/1261272225.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Small Business Is Not Better Off Under Obamacare</title>
    <link href="http://blog.heritage.org/2009/12/17/small-business-is-not-better-off-under-obamacare/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-16:/commentary/6978240</id>
    <updated>2009-12-16T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Heritage.org (blog)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 Alternatively, the latest version of the Senate Health bill (HR 3590) largely leaves small businesses out of any employer &#8220;pay or play&#8221; mandate provisions. ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://blog.heritage.org/2009/12/17/small-business-is-not-better-off-under-obamacare/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Calif. Reps Lead the Fight Against Interstate Sales of Health Plans</title>
    <link href="http://www.californiahealthline.org/articles/2009/12/17/calif-reps-lead-the-fight-against-interstate-sales-of-health-plans.aspx" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-16:/commentary/6978157</id>
    <updated>2009-12-16T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>California Healthline</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 In addition, observers note that the Senate reform bill (HR 3590) includes certain clauses designed to regulate interstate insurance sales. ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.californiahealthline.org/articles/2009/12/17/calif-reps-lead-the-fight-against-interstate-sales-of-health-plans.aspx&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>US Senate Moving on Health Insurance Bill for Seasonal Workers in Golf</title>
    <link href="http://www.cybergolf.com/golf_news/us_senate_moving_on_health_insurance_bill_for_seasonal_workers_in_golf" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-16:/commentary/6978154</id>
    <updated>2009-12-16T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Cybergolf National</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 The US Senate is moving quickly to pass its version of healthcare reform (HR 3590) by Christmas. The golf industry is concerned about a provision in the ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.cybergolf.com/golf_news/us_senate_moving_on_health_insurance_bill_for_seasonal_workers_in_golf&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Obamacare In The Senate: Middle Class Taxes And Drug Reimportation</title>
    <link href="http://blog.heritage.org/2009/12/17/obamacare-in-the-senate-middle-class-taxes-and-drug-reimportation/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-16:/commentary/6978153</id>
    <updated>2009-12-16T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Heritage.org (blog)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 Following passage of a one-thousand-page omnibus spending bill, the Senate reconvened to continue consideration of HR 3590, the Senate health bill. ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://blog.heritage.org/2009/12/17/obamacare-in-the-senate-middle-class-taxes-and-drug-reimportation/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Roll Call Report</title>
    <link href="http://www.pioneerlocal.com/lakevilla/news/1935332,pioneer-press-rollcall-121709-s1.article" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-16:/commentary/6978152</id>
    <updated>2009-12-16T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Lake Villa Review</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 Abortion Dispute: Senators voted, 54-45, to table (kill) an amendment to bar federally subsidized insurance plans in a pending health bill (HR 3590) from ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.pioneerlocal.com/lakevilla/news/1935332,pioneer-press-rollcall-121709-s1.article&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.upi.com/Top_News/US/2009/12/16/Obama-Reform-needed-to-prevent-bankruptcy/UPI-88561261016767/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-16:/commentary/6978150</id>
    <updated>2009-12-16T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Heritage.org (blog)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 Alternatively, the latest version of the Senate Health bill (HR 3590) largely leaves small businesses out of any employer &#8220;pay or play&#8221; mandate provisions. ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.upi.com/Top_News/US/2009/12/16/Obama-Reform-needed-to-prevent-bankruptcy/UPI-88561261016767/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Health Care Debate Stalled by Senate Republicans</title>
    <link href="http://beforeitsnews.com/story/0000000000001182" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-16:/commentary/6955756</id>
    <updated>2009-12-16T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Before It&amp;#39;s News</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 Debate of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (HR 3590) started with political maneuvering. Senate Republicans delayed a decision on an amendment ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://beforeitsnews.com/story/0000000000001182&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/europe/germany/6826593/Germans-admit-all-predictions-for-2009-were-wrong.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-15:/commentary/7038068</id>
    <updated>2009-12-15T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>California Healthline</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 ... reports indicated that Senate Democrats have dropped provisions for a government-run health plan and a Medicare buy-in option from their bill (HR 3590). &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/europe/germany/6826593/Germans-admit-all-predictions-for-2009-were-wrong.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Health Care Reform Round-Up: Senators Work on Last-Minute Efforts on Legislation</title>
    <link href="http://www.dotmed.com/news/story/11013/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-15:/commentary/7004408</id>
    <updated>2009-12-15T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>DOTmed.com (press release)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 ... within HR 3590, the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, a Medicare expansion plan that would allow persons 55 and over to buy into coverage. ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.dotmed.com/news/story/11013/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/world/obama-urges-senate-democrats-to-overcome-final-hurdles-to-health-bill/article1401842/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-15:/commentary/7004380</id>
    <updated>2009-12-15T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Before It&amp;#39;s News</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 Debate of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (HR 3590) started with political maneuvering. Senate Republicans delayed a decision on an amendment ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/world/obama-urges-senate-democrats-to-overcome-final-hurdles-to-health-bill/article1401842/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.miamiherald.com/news/politics/AP/story/1387876.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-15:/commentary/6996511</id>
    <updated>2009-12-15T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>California Healthline</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 ... reports indicated that Senate Democrats have dropped provisions for a government-run health plan and a Medicare buy-in option from their bill (HR 3590). &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.miamiherald.com/news/politics/AP/story/1387876.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Opponents of health care heartless</title>
    <link href="http://www.montgomeryadvertiser.com/article/20091216/OPINION02/912160332/1006/OPINION" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-15:/commentary/6978242</id>
    <updated>2009-12-15T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Montgomery Advertiser</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 ... health care system up to this point has resulted in an immensely complex bill referred to as &amp;quot;Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act&amp;quot; (HR 3590). ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.montgomeryadvertiser.com/article/20091216/OPINION02/912160332/1006/OPINION&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>AAFP Moves to Kill Senate Amendment to Health Care Bill</title>
    <link href="http://www.aafp.org/online/en/home/publications/news/news-now/government-medicine/20091216specter-amndmt.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-15:/commentary/6978156</id>
    <updated>2009-12-15T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>AAFP News Now</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 Arlen Specter, D-Pa., as part of the Senate health care reform bill, HR 3590 (at the THOMAS Web site, type &amp;quot;HR 3590&amp;quot; in the search box after selecting &amp;quot;Bill ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.aafp.org/online/en/home/publications/news/news-now/government-medicine/20091216specter-amndmt.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.jacksonfreepress.com/index.php/site/comments/casey_amendment_targets_poor_childrens_care_121609/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-15:/commentary/6955761</id>
    <updated>2009-12-15T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Jackson Free Press</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, HR 3590 would impose new regulations upon the health-care industry and expand health-care coverage to about ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.jacksonfreepress.com/index.php/site/comments/casey_amendment_targets_poor_childrens_care_121609/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Hutchison introduces motion to send health care bill back to committee</title>
    <link href="http://www.wilsoncountynews.com/article.php?id=25470&amp;amp;n=top-stories-hutchison-introduces-motion-to-send-health-care-bill-back-to-committee" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-15:/commentary/6955759</id>
    <updated>2009-12-15T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Wilson County News</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 Senator Hutchison&amp;#39;s motion requests that the Senate move &amp;quot;to commit the bill (HR 3590) to the Committee on Finance with instructions to report the same back ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.wilsoncountynews.com/article.php?id=25470&amp;amp;n=top-stories-hutchison-introduces-motion-to-send-health-care-bill-back-to-committee&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Physician Groups Oppose Current Senate Health Care Reform Bill</title>
    <link href="http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/physician-groups-oppose-current-senate-health-care-reform-bill-79456457.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-15:/commentary/6955758</id>
    <updated>2009-12-15T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>PR Newswire (press release)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 16 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, a group of national medical societies launched a multi-state advertising campaign in opposition to HR 3590, the Patient Protection ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/physician-groups-oppose-current-senate-health-care-reform-bill-79456457.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Former DNC Chair Dean Urges Do-Over on Health Care</title>
    <link href="http://www.californiahealthline.org/articles/2009/12/16/former-dnc-chair-dean-urges-doover-on-health-overhaul.aspx" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-15:/commentary/6955755</id>
    <updated>2009-12-15T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>California Healthline</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 ... reports indicated that Senate Democrats have dropped provisions for a government-run health plan and a Medicare buy-in option from their bill (HR 3590). &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.californiahealthline.org/articles/2009/12/16/former-dnc-chair-dean-urges-doover-on-health-overhaul.aspx&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/2009/dec/16/joe-lieberman-barack-obama-us-healthcare" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-14:/commentary/7004407</id>
    <updated>2009-12-14T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>California Healthline</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 ... votes needed to overcome a threatened filibuster of the chamber&amp;#39;s health reform bill (HR 3590), Politico reports (Budoff Brown/Raju, Politico, 12/14). ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/2009/dec/16/joe-lieberman-barack-obama-us-healthcare&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Senate&amp;#39;s Reform Bill Likely Won&amp;#39;t Include Medicare Buy-In Option</title>
    <link href="http://www.californiahealthline.org/articles/2009/12/15/senates-reform-bill-likely-wont-include-medicare-buyin-option.aspx" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-14:/commentary/6930674</id>
    <updated>2009-12-14T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>California Healthline</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 ... votes needed to overcome a threatened filibuster of the chamber&amp;#39;s health reform bill (HR 3590), Politico reports (Budoff Brown/Raju, Politico, 12/14). ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.californiahealthline.org/articles/2009/12/15/senates-reform-bill-likely-wont-include-medicare-buyin-option.aspx&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Proposal To Ban Rx Data Mining Unlikely To Make Final Senate Reform Bill</title>
    <link href="http://www.ihealthbeat.org/articles/2009/12/15/proposal-to-ban-rx-data-mining-unlikely-to-make-final-senate-reform-bill.aspx" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-14:/commentary/6930402</id>
    <updated>2009-12-14T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>iHealthBeat</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 ... to be part of the Senate&amp;#39;s final health care reform bill (HR 3590), a Senate staff member said on Monday, Reuters reports (Heavey, Reuters, 12/14). ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.ihealthbeat.org/articles/2009/12/15/proposal-to-ban-rx-data-mining-unlikely-to-make-final-senate-reform-bill.aspx&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>SENATE HALTS DEBATE ON HEALTH CARE WITH CRAPO MOTION PENDING</title>
    <link href="http://www.americanchronicle.com/articles/view/132766" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-14:/commentary/6930400</id>
    <updated>2009-12-14T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>American Chronicle</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 Washington, DC &#8211; The US Senate has halted debate on HR 3590, the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, with a motion offered by Idaho Senator Mike ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.americanchronicle.com/articles/view/132766&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Reports Reach Different Conclusions on Reform Bill&amp;#39;s Effect on Spending</title>
    <link href="http://www.californiahealthline.org/articles/2009/12/15/reports-reach-different-conclusions-on-reform-bills-effect-on-spending.aspx" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-14:/commentary/6930397</id>
    <updated>2009-12-14T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>California Healthline</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 On Monday, the White House released a report from the Council of Economic Advisers that found that the Senate overhaul bill (HR 3590) eventually would slow ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.californiahealthline.org/articles/2009/12/15/reports-reach-different-conclusions-on-reform-bills-effect-on-spending.aspx&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Senate Healthcare Update: 10 Days Until Christmas</title>
    <link href="http://www.rotor.com/Default.aspx?tabid=510&amp;amp;newsid905=62758" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-13:/commentary/7000668</id>
    <updated>2009-12-13T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Helicopter Association International</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 Soon after he receives the report, Senator Reid is expected to file a cloture petition on a manager&amp;#39;s amendment to the bill (HR 3590). ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.rotor.com/Default.aspx?tabid=510&amp;amp;newsid905=62758&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/12/15/AR2009121503381.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-13:/commentary/6955757</id>
    <updated>2009-12-13T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>California Healthline</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 The Senate health care reform bill (HR 3590) would not achieve President Obama&amp;#39;s goal of reducing national health care costs but would expand coverage to 33 ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/12/15/AR2009121503381.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>CMS Analysis Says Senate Health Care Reform Bill Won&amp;#39;t Cut Costs</title>
    <link href="http://www.californiahealthline.org/articles/2009/12/14/cms-analysis-says-senate-health-care-reform-bill-wont-cut-costs.aspx" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-13:/commentary/6930673</id>
    <updated>2009-12-13T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>California Healthline</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 The Senate health care reform bill (HR 3590) would not achieve President Obama&amp;#39;s goal of reducing national health care costs but would expand coverage to 33 ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.californiahealthline.org/articles/2009/12/14/cms-analysis-says-senate-health-care-reform-bill-wont-cut-costs.aspx&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Blogs Comment On Coakley Victory, Nelson Amendment, Incarcerated Pregnant Women</title>
    <link href="http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/173861.php" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-13:/commentary/6930413</id>
    <updated>2009-12-13T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Medical News Today (press release)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 ... Double X&amp;#39;s &amp;quot;XX Factor&amp;quot; : &amp;quot;On the surface,&amp;quot; the defeat of an amendment to the Senate&amp;#39;s health care reform bill (HR 3590) sponsored by Sen. ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/173861.php&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Coalition of Nation&amp;#39;s Leading Physician Organizations Commend Sen. Specter&amp;#39;s ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.newswise.com/articles/coalition-of-nations-leading-physician-organizations-commend-sen-specter-s-leadership-in-ensuring-patients-ability-to-access-specialized-medical-care" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-13:/commentary/6930412</id>
    <updated>2009-12-13T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Newswise (press release)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 ... physician organizations applaud Senator Arlen Specter (D-PA) for introducing an amendment to The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (HR 3590). ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.newswise.com/articles/coalition-of-nations-leading-physician-organizations-commend-sen-specter-s-leadership-in-ensuring-patients-ability-to-access-specialized-medical-care&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Debate Over Prescription Drug Data Mining Practices Heats Up</title>
    <link href="http://www.ihealthbeat.org/articles/2009/12/14/debate-over-prescription-drug-data-mining-practices-heats-up.aspx" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-13:/commentary/6930409</id>
    <updated>2009-12-13T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>iHealthBeat</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 Last week, two senators introduced an amendment to the Senate health care reform bill (HR 3590) that would prohibit the practice of prescription drug data ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.ihealthbeat.org/articles/2009/12/14/debate-over-prescription-drug-data-mining-practices-heats-up.aspx&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Congressional votes for the week of Dec. 4-10</title>
    <link href="http://www.semissourian.com/story/1594964.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-13:/commentary/6930404</id>
    <updated>2009-12-13T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Southeast Missourian</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 I., to the Service Members Home Ownership Tax Act (HR 3590), to reform long-term health care for the disabled. Proponents said the amendment would resolve ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.semissourian.com/story/1594964.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Organizations Urge Congress to Strengthen Primary Care Provisions in Health ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.aafp.org/online/en/home/publications/news/news-now/government-medicine/20091214prim-care-reform-ltr.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-13:/commentary/6930403</id>
    <updated>2009-12-13T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>AAFP News Now</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 The House and Senate bills -- HR 3962 and HR 3590, respectively -- (at the THOMAS Web site, type &amp;quot;HR 3962&amp;quot; or &amp;quot;HR 3590&amp;quot; in the search box after selecting ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.aafp.org/online/en/home/publications/news/news-now/government-medicine/20091214prim-care-reform-ltr.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/northamerica/usa/barackobama/6812387/Barack-Obama-health-care-bill-dealt-blow-by-Joe-Lieberman.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-13:/commentary/6930399</id>
    <updated>2009-12-13T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>California Healthline</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 The Senate health care reform bill (HR 3590) would not achieve President Obama&amp;#39;s goal of reducing national health care costs but would expand coverage to 33 ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/northamerica/usa/barackobama/6812387/Barack-Obama-health-care-bill-dealt-blow-by-Joe-Lieberman.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>How they voted in Washington</title>
    <link href="http://www.post-trib.com/news/elections/1936079,votechart1213.article" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-12:/commentary/6930414</id>
    <updated>2009-12-12T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Gary Post Tribune</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 ... Visclosky, yea BAN ON FEDERAL FUNDS FOR ABORTION: The Senate rejected an amendment to the Service Members Home Ownership Tax Act (HR 3590) that would ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.post-trib.com/news/elections/1936079,votechart1213.article&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Swan: The wrong role for celebrities</title>
    <link href="http://www.statesman.com/opinion/content/editorial/stories/2009/12/14/1214swan_edit.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-12:/commentary/6930411</id>
    <updated>2009-12-12T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Austin American-Statesman</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 ... Constitution (27), the number of representatives in the US House (435), or the number of the health care reform bill (HR 3590) the Senate is debating. ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.statesman.com/opinion/content/editorial/stories/2009/12/14/1214swan_edit.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Area Votes in Congress | Philadelphia Inquirer | 12/13/2009</title>
    <link href="http://www.philly.com/philly/news/local/79150532.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-12:/commentary/6930398</id>
    <updated>2009-12-12T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Philadelphia Inquirer</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 The amendment to health-care legislation (HR 3590) went beyond &amp;quot;Hyde Amendment&amp;quot; language already in the bill that would bar federal funding of abortions ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.philly.com/philly/news/local/79150532.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>HOW THEY VOTED</title>
    <link href="http://www.heraldtribune.com/article/20091213/ARTICLE/912131039/-1/NEWSSITEMAP" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-11:/commentary/6930405</id>
    <updated>2009-12-11T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Sarasota Herald-Tribune</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 Abortion dispute: Senators voted, 54-45, to table (kill) an amendment to bar federally subsidized insurance plans in a pending health bill (HR 3590) from ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.heraldtribune.com/article/20091213/ARTICLE/912131039/-1/NEWSSITEMAP&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Barbour: Current healthcare reform bill could hurt Mississippi</title>
    <link href="http://www.wlox.com/Global/story.asp?S=11664947" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-10:/commentary/6930410</id>
    <updated>2009-12-10T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>WLOX</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 The CMS report on HR.3590 released Friday states the projected savings from Medicare cuts in the Reid plan are &amp;quot;unrealistic&amp;quot; and &amp;quot;unrelated to the ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.wlox.com/Global/story.asp?S=11664947&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Senate Amendment Would Ban Data Mining for Rx Marketing</title>
    <link href="http://www.ihealthbeat.org/articles/2009/12/11/senate-amendment-would-ban-data-mining-for-rx-marketing.aspx" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-10:/commentary/6930407</id>
    <updated>2009-12-10T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>iHealthBeat</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 On Thursday, two senators introduced an amendment to the Senate health care reform bill (HR 3590) that aims to prohibit the practice of prescription drug ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.ihealthbeat.org/articles/2009/12/11/senate-amendment-would-ban-data-mining-for-rx-marketing.aspx&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Pelosi Endorses Senate Agreement on Medicare Buy-In as Part of Reform</title>
    <link href="http://www.californiahealthline.org/articles/2009/12/11/pelosi-endorses-senate-agreement-on-medicare-buyin-as-part-of-reform.aspx" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-10:/commentary/6930406</id>
    <updated>2009-12-10T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>California Healthline</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 She said that timeline depends on when the Senate passes its bill (HR 3590). According to Pelosi, consolidating the bills should not be extremely difficult ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.californiahealthline.org/articles/2009/12/11/pelosi-endorses-senate-agreement-on-medicare-buyin-as-part-of-reform.aspx&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>President, Some House Members Signal Support of Senate Reform Deal</title>
    <link href="http://www.californiahealthline.org/articles/2009/12/10/president-some-house-members-signal-support-senate-health-care-deal.aspx" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-09:/commentary/7162908</id>
    <updated>2009-12-09T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>California Healthline</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 On Wednesday, President Obama and some liberal House members indicated their support for the compromise in the Senate&amp;#39;s health reform bill (HR 3590) that ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.californiahealthline.org/articles/2009/12/10/president-some-house-members-signal-support-senate-health-care-deal.aspx&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Labor &amp;amp; Employment Vantage Point</title>
    <link href="http://ca.linexlegal.com/transit.php?content_id=163433" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-09:/commentary/6926197</id>
    <updated>2009-12-09T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Linex Legal (registration)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 ... but does not exceed $750000 - 6% contribution * Payroll exceeds $750000 - 8% contribution The Senate version of the bill, which would amend HR 3590, ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://ca.linexlegal.com/transit.php?content_id=163433&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Healthcare flexible spending accounts face the scalpel</title>
    <link href="http://blogs.consumerreports.org/money/2009/12/save-flexible-spending-account-fsa-health-care-bill-senator-chuck-schumer-hearing-aid.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-09:/commentary/6926192</id>
    <updated>2009-12-09T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>ConsumerReports.org (blog)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, HR 3590, includes a provision that would cap pre-tax contributions to healthcare &amp;quot;flex&amp;quot; plans to $2500 a ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://blogs.consumerreports.org/money/2009/12/save-flexible-spending-account-fsa-health-care-bill-senator-chuck-schumer-hearing-aid.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Roll Call Report</title>
    <link href="http://www.pioneerlocal.com/pioneerpress/1928976,pioneer-press-rollcall-121009-s1.article" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-09:/commentary/6926190</id>
    <updated>2009-12-09T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Wilmette Life</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 (HR 4154) Medicare Costs: Senators defeated, 42-58, a GOP bid to strip a health-care bill (HR 3590) of nearly $500 billion in Medicare spending cuts over 10 ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.pioneerlocal.com/pioneerpress/1928976,pioneer-press-rollcall-121009-s1.article&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Senators Talk Schedule; CBO Eyes Medical Malpractice</title>
    <link href="http://www.lifeandhealthinsurancenews.com/News/2009/12/Pages/Senators-Talk-Schedule-CBO-Eyes-Medical-Malpractice.aspx" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-09:/commentary/6926189</id>
    <updated>2009-12-09T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>National Underwriter Life and Health Insurance News</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 Senate Majority Harry Reid, D-Nev., who created HR 3590, the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act bill, began the day by saying Democrats want to wait ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.lifeandhealthinsurancenews.com/News/2009/12/Pages/Senators-Talk-Schedule-CBO-Eyes-Medical-Malpractice.aspx&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>State Single-Payer Rises From the Ashes</title>
    <link href="http://www.ethiopianreview.com/health/26100" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-08:/commentary/6926198</id>
    <updated>2009-12-08T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Ethiopian Review</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 If that doesn&amp;#39;t fly, Sanders is also trying to include dental and vision coverage under general HR 3590 essential benefits. All right, on to the bad news. ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.ethiopianreview.com/health/26100&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Nelson Attempt to Expand Rebates Is PhRMA&amp;#39;s &amp;#39;Line in Sand&amp;#39;</title>
    <link href="http://fdanews.com/newsletter/article?issueId=13251&amp;amp;articleId=122790" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-08:/commentary/6926194</id>
    <updated>2009-12-08T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>FDA news (subscription)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 has said he plans to introduce on the Senate floor to the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, HR 3590, would require drugmakers to provide Medicare ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://fdanews.com/newsletter/article?issueId=13251&amp;amp;articleId=122790&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Health Insurers Fight Claim Ratio Proposal</title>
    <link href="http://www.lifeandhealthinsurancenews.com/News/2009/12/Pages/Health-Insurers-Fight-Claim-Ratio-Proposal.aspx" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-08:/commentary/6926193</id>
    <updated>2009-12-08T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>National Underwriter Life and Health Insurance News</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 News of the claim ratio minimum proposal surfaced today as lawmakers spent another day debating HR 3590, the main Senate health bill, on the Senate floor. ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.lifeandhealthinsurancenews.com/News/2009/12/Pages/Health-Insurers-Fight-Claim-Ratio-Proposal.aspx&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Martin Anderson: Creating a health-care GM</title>
    <link href="http://www.projo.com/opinion/contributors/content/CT_newgm_12-10-09_S5GO8UQ_v8.3f8cf5e.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-08:/commentary/6926188</id>
    <updated>2009-12-08T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Providence Journal</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 21 the Senate hijacked a House bill that would extend mortgage subsidies to veterans, and inserted into that bill &#8211; HR 3590 &#8211; the DNA code of a more complex ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.projo.com/opinion/contributors/content/CT_newgm_12-10-09_S5GO8UQ_v8.3f8cf5e.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>PAM DZAMA | A &amp;#39;Miracle&amp;#39; That Shouldn&amp;#39;t Happen</title>
    <link href="http://www.kitsapsun.com/news/2009/dec/09/pam-dzama-a-miracle-that-shouldnt-happen/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-08:/commentary/6903941</id>
    <updated>2009-12-08T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Kitsap Sun</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 The Senate is currently debating HR 3590, the health care legislation. Section 2705 &#8220;prohibits discrimination against individual participants. ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.kitsapsun.com/news/2009/dec/09/pam-dzama-a-miracle-that-shouldnt-happen/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Senate Prepares To Vote on Abortion Amendment as Part of Reform Bill</title>
    <link href="http://www.californiahealthline.org/articles/2009/12/8/senate-prepares-to-vote-on-abortion-amendment-as-part-of-reform-bill.aspx" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-07:/commentary/6955760</id>
    <updated>2009-12-07T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>California Healthline</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 Today, the Senate is expected to vote on an amendment to its health care reform bill (HR 3590) that would prohibit people who receive federal subsidies from ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.californiahealthline.org/articles/2009/12/8/senate-prepares-to-vote-on-abortion-amendment-as-part-of-reform-bill.aspx&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.reuters.com/article/idUSTRE5B807720091209" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-07:/commentary/6930408</id>
    <updated>2009-12-07T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>California Healthline</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 Today, the Senate is expected to vote on an amendment to its health care reform bill (HR 3590) that would prohibit people who receive federal subsidies from ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.reuters.com/article/idUSTRE5B807720091209&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>New National Study Spotlights Importance of Federal Medicare Funding to ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/new-national-study-spotlights-importance-of-federal-medicare-funding-to-propping-up-seniors-deteriorating-state-medicaid-benefits-and-services-78804157.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-07:/commentary/6926196</id>
    <updated>2009-12-07T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>PR Newswire (press release)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 ... health reform bill Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (HR 3590) that will help get to the root of the decade-long Medicaid under funding crisis: ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/new-national-study-spotlights-importance-of-federal-medicare-funding-to-propping-up-seniors-deteriorating-state-medicaid-benefits-and-services-78804157.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Obama Says TARP &#8220;Indisputably&#8221; Prevented Collapse Of Financial System</title>
    <link href="http://talkradionews.com/2009/12/obama-says-tarp-indisputably-prevented-collapse-of-financial-system/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-07:/commentary/6903964</id>
    <updated>2009-12-07T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Talk Radio News Service</name>
    </author>
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 Nelson NEB and mccain AZ intro amendments to HR 3590. Votes to take place at lunch recess.. -- 3 hours ago @jtamboli: Trivia: one of today&amp;#39;s cases is being ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://talkradionews.com/2009/12/obama-says-tarp-indisputably-prevented-collapse-of-financial-system/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Dole keeping busy, declines to talk politics</title>
    <link href="http://www.news-record.com/content/2009/12/08/article/dole_keeping_busy_declines_to_talk_politics" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-07:/commentary/6903955</id>
    <updated>2009-12-07T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Greensboro News &amp;amp; Record</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 The Senate continued to debate and amend HR 3590, the chamber&amp;#39;s version of the health care bill, last week and during the weekend. ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.news-record.com/content/2009/12/08/article/dole_keeping_busy_declines_to_talk_politics&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>State and National Medical Societies Join Forces to Oppose Senator Reid&amp;#39;s ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.benzinga.com/press-releases/b56842/state-and-national-medical-societies-join-forces-to-oppose-senator-reid%E2%80%99s-heal" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-07:/commentary/6903953</id>
    <updated>2009-12-07T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Benzinga</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 ... and are unified in their opposition of the &#8220;Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act&#8221; (HR 3590) as introduced by Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid. ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.benzinga.com/press-releases/b56842/state-and-national-medical-societies-join-forces-to-oppose-senator-reid%E2%80%99s-heal&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.examiner.com/x-10379-Pittsburgh-Progressive-Examiner~y2009m12d8-Early-reports-about-the-Senate-Health-Compromise-are-not-good-Public-option-status-unclear" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-07:/commentary/6903949</id>
    <updated>2009-12-07T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Heritage.org</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 ... the Senate Democratic leadership is entertaining the idea of stripping the existing &#8220;public option&#8221; from the big Senate health bill ( HR 3590), ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.examiner.com/x-10379-Pittsburgh-Progressive-Examiner~y2009m12d8-Early-reports-about-the-Senate-Health-Compromise-are-not-good-Public-option-status-unclear&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Burr: Senate will pass a healthcare reform bill</title>
    <link href="http://www.thetimesnews.com/news/bill-30243-pass-burr.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-07:/commentary/6903947</id>
    <updated>2009-12-07T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Burlington Times News</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 But when it comes to Democrats&amp;#39; current health care proposal, known as HR 3590, a trio of Senate Democrats who oppose the government-run public option are ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.thetimesnews.com/news/bill-30243-pass-burr.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Senate Provision Would Create Online Health Plan Ratings Site</title>
    <link href="http://www.ihealthbeat.org/articles/2009/12/8/senate-provision-would-create-online-health-plan-ratings-site.aspx" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-07:/commentary/6903945</id>
    <updated>2009-12-07T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>iHealthBeat</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 On Monday, the Senate voted 98-0 to approve an amendment to its health care reform bill (HR 3590) that would allow individuals to view consumer satisfaction ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.ihealthbeat.org/articles/2009/12/8/senate-provision-would-create-online-health-plan-ratings-site.aspx&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.onenewsnow.com/Politics/Default.aspx?id=802988" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-07:/commentary/6903943</id>
    <updated>2009-12-07T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>OneNewsNow</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 An immigration reform organization says a glaring loophole in the proposed Senate healthcare legislation (HR 3590) will potentially allow millions of ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.onenewsnow.com/Politics/Default.aspx?id=802988&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/12/08/AR2009120801096.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-07:/commentary/6903938</id>
    <updated>2009-12-07T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Home School Legal Defense Association</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 The Senate has been debating health care since voting on November 21 to pass cloture on HR 3590, the &#8220;Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.&#8221; Senate ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/12/08/AR2009120801096.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Obamacare in the Senate: Medicare Advantage, Medicare Cuts, Home Health Care and Entitlements</title>
    <link href="http://blog.heritage.org/2009/12/08/obamacare-in-the-senate-medicare-advantage-medicare-cuts-home-health-care-and-entitlements/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-07:/commentary/6898160</id>
    <updated>2009-12-07T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>The Heritage Foundation</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
...continues on the Senate floor on the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act of 2009 (H.R.3590), and the focus continues to be on Medicare and Medicare Advantage. While proposing spending cuts in one program to create another, the Senate leadership i&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://blog.heritage.org/2009/12/08/obamacare-in-the-senate-medicare-advantage-medicare-cuts-home-health-care-and-entitlements/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.seattlepi.com/health/1500ap_us_health_overhaul_senate_loophole.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-06:/commentary/6930675</id>
    <updated>2009-12-06T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Medical News Today (press release)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 The American College of Physicians (ACP) today sent a letter to Senate leaders sharing the College&amp;#39;s views on key issues in HR 3590, the Patient Protection ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.seattlepi.com/health/1500ap_us_health_overhaul_senate_loophole.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.boston.com/news/nation/washington/articles/2009/12/11/baucus_girlfriend_met_with_divorce_lawyer_in_2007/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-06:/commentary/6930401</id>
    <updated>2009-12-06T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Medical News Today (press release)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 The American College of Physicians (ACP) today sent a letter to Senate leaders sharing the College&amp;#39;s views on key issues in HR 3590, the Patient Protection ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.boston.com/news/nation/washington/articles/2009/12/11/baucus_girlfriend_met_with_divorce_lawyer_in_2007/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.seattlepi.com/national/1153ap_us_health_overhaul_senate_loophole.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-06:/commentary/6926191</id>
    <updated>2009-12-06T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Medical News Today (press release)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 The American College of Physicians (ACP) today sent a letter to Senate leaders sharing the College&amp;#39;s views on key issues in HR 3590, the Patient Protection ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.seattlepi.com/national/1153ap_us_health_overhaul_senate_loophole.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>House Leaders Consider Two-Part Omnibus For Remaining Appropriations Bills</title>
    <link href="http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/173113.php" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-06:/commentary/6903958</id>
    <updated>2009-12-06T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Medical News Today (press release)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 If the House goes forward with the omnibus package, the Senate would have to take time off from debating its health care bill (HR 3590) to approve the ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/173113.php&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Senator Ben Nelson Puts us Bishops&amp;#39; Interests Ahead of Americans&amp;#39; Healthcare Needs</title>
    <link href="http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/senator-ben-nelson-puts-us-bishops-interests-ahead-of-americans-healthcare-needs-78718237.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-06:/commentary/6903957</id>
    <updated>2009-12-06T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>PR Newswire (press release)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 The Nelson/Hatch amendment (Amendment #2786) to the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (HR 3590) would be a devastating step backwards in providing ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/senator-ben-nelson-puts-us-bishops-interests-ahead-of-americans-healthcare-needs-78718237.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Group of Senate Democrats Eye Public Health Plan Alternative</title>
    <link href="http://www.californiahealthline.org/articles/2009/12/7/group-of-senate-dems-eye-public-health-plan-alternative.aspx" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-06:/commentary/6903951</id>
    <updated>2009-12-06T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>California Healthline</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 ... health reform bill (HR 3590), indicating that Democrats are feeling &amp;quot;pressure&amp;quot; to resolve their differences by the self-imposed Christmas deadline, ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.californiahealthline.org/articles/2009/12/7/group-of-senate-dems-eye-public-health-plan-alternative.aspx&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Senate Continues To Work on Health Care Reform Over Weekend</title>
    <link href="http://www.californiahealthline.org/articles/2009/12/7/senate-continues-to-work-on-health-care-reform-over-weekend.aspx" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-06:/commentary/6903950</id>
    <updated>2009-12-06T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>California Healthline</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 ... during which lawmakers discussed several outstanding issues that &amp;quot;threaten to derail&amp;quot; the chamber&amp;#39;s health reform bill (HR 3590), the Los Angeles Times ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.californiahealthline.org/articles/2009/12/7/senate-continues-to-work-on-health-care-reform-over-weekend.aspx&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>US Legislative Immigration Update December 7, 2009</title>
    <link href="http://www.rightsidenews.com/200912087675/border-and-sovereignty/us-legislative-immigration-update-december-7-2009.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-06:/commentary/6903948</id>
    <updated>2009-12-06T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Right Side News</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 FAIR&amp;#39;s Government Relations team has just finalized a Legislative Analysis of the Senate health care reform bill (HR 3590) and its impact on immigration. ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.rightsidenews.com/200912087675/border-and-sovereignty/us-legislative-immigration-update-december-7-2009.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Health Bill Compared to Harry Potter Novel</title>
    <link href="http://mainstreetbusinessjournal.com/articleview.php?articlesid=4865" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-06:/commentary/6903946</id>
    <updated>2009-12-06T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Main Street Business Journal</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 I, don&amp;#39;t agree on much when it comes to the $2.5 trillion Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (HR 3590) being considered by the US Senate. ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://mainstreetbusinessjournal.com/articleview.php?articlesid=4865&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>ECFC: Cadillac Plan Tax May Have Broad Impact</title>
    <link href="http://www.lifeandhealthinsurancenews.com/News/2009/12/Pages/ECFC-Cadillac-Plan-Tax-May-Have-Broad-Impact.aspx" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-06:/commentary/6903942</id>
    <updated>2009-12-06T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>National Underwriter Life and Health Insurance News</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 The provision is in HR 3590, the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act of 2009. The HR 3950 would impose a 40% excise tax on health benefits with value ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.lifeandhealthinsurancenews.com/News/2009/12/Pages/ECFC-Cadillac-Plan-Tax-May-Have-Broad-Impact.aspx&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>The House and Senate Cloakrooms: Dec. 7 &#8211; 11</title>
    <link href="http://blog.heritage.org/2009/12/06/the-house-and-senate-cloakrooms-dec-7-%E2%80%93-11/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-05:/commentary/6903952</id>
    <updated>2009-12-05T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Heritage.org</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 Senators will continue to debate the health care bill (HR 3590) and and vote on numerous amendments. The Armed Services Committee will hold a hearing on ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://blog.heritage.org/2009/12/06/the-house-and-senate-cloakrooms-dec-7-%E2%80%93-11/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Area Votes in Congress | Philadelphia Inquirer | 12/06/2009</title>
    <link href="http://www.philly.com/philly/news/local/78620807.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-05:/commentary/6903939</id>
    <updated>2009-12-05T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Philadelphia Inquirer</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 Voting 42-58, the Senate refused to strip a pending health-care bill (HR 3590) of its nearly $500 billion slowdown in Medicare spending growth over 10 years ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.philly.com/philly/news/local/78620807.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.examiner.com/x-25691-Baton-Rouge-Health-Insurance-Examiner~y2009m12d5-Status-of-the-Senate-health-care-reform-bill" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-04:/commentary/7018159</id>
    <updated>2009-12-04T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Examiner.com</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 Follow the progress of the Senate bill HR 3590. You can view the entire text of the bill and even place your vote for or against it on the OpenCongress ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.examiner.com/x-25691-Baton-Rouge-Health-Insurance-Examiner~y2009m12d5-Status-of-the-Senate-health-care-reform-bill&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Senate Holds Vote on First Amendments to Health Care Bill</title>
    <link href="http://www.californiahealthline.org/articles/2009/12/4/senate-holds-vote-on-first-amendments-to-health-care-bill.aspx" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-03:/commentary/7108339</id>
    <updated>2009-12-03T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>California Healthline</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 On Thursday during the third day of debate on its health reform bill (HR 3590), the Senate voted 42-58 to reject an amendment that would have stripped the ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.californiahealthline.org/articles/2009/12/4/senate-holds-vote-on-first-amendments-to-health-care-bill.aspx&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://usliberals.about.com/b/2009/12/04/connection-between-afghan-war-surge-and-sputtering-health-care-prospects.htm" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-03:/commentary/6903963</id>
    <updated>2009-12-03T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>About - News &amp;amp; Issues (blog)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 And as of now, President Obama doesn&amp;#39;t seem to have the gutsy appetite to boldly pass the Senate&amp;#39;s &amp;quot;Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act,&amp;quot; HR 3590, ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://usliberals.about.com/b/2009/12/04/connection-between-afghan-war-surge-and-sputtering-health-care-prospects.htm&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.necn.com/Boston/Health/2009/12/03/Health-care-system-cheating/1259877149.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-03:/commentary/6903961</id>
    <updated>2009-12-03T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>NAACP (press release)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 The underlying bill, HR 3590, the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, is a compromise of the bills that were produced by the Senate Health, ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.necn.com/Boston/Health/2009/12/03/Health-care-system-cheating/1259877149.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Proposed Excise Tax Could Prompt Changes to Benefits</title>
    <link href="http://www.californiahealthline.org/articles/2009/12/4/proposed-excise-tax-could-prompt-changes-to-benefits.aspx" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-03:/commentary/6903954</id>
    <updated>2009-12-03T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>California Healthline</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 A proposal in the Senate health care reform bill (HR 3590) to impose an excise tax on high-cost health insurance plans would push two-thirds of employers to ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.californiahealthline.org/articles/2009/12/4/proposed-excise-tax-could-prompt-changes-to-benefits.aspx&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>ACP expresses views on key issues in HR 3590, Senate &amp;#39;Patient Protection and ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2009-12/acop-aev120409.php" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-03:/commentary/6903940</id>
    <updated>2009-12-03T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>EurekAlert (press release)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 &amp;quot;ACP is pleased that HR 3590 has many of the key policies needed to provide affordable coverage to all Americans, expands the primary care workforce, ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2009-12/acop-aev120409.php&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Health-care reform bills continue to benefit illegal aliens</title>
    <link href="http://www.news-medical.net/news/20091203/Health-care-reform-bills-continue-to-benefit-illegal-aliens.aspx" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-02:/commentary/6926195</id>
    <updated>2009-12-02T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>News-Medical.net</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 HR 3590 states illegal immigrants are excluded from these. Both bills ostensibly bar illegal aliens from receiving the premium subsidy, and both bills use ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.news-medical.net/news/20091203/Health-care-reform-bills-continue-to-benefit-illegal-aliens.aspx&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>RSNA: Panel questions whether new mammo recommendations ration care</title>
    <link href="http://www.healthimaging.com/index.php?option=com_articles&amp;amp;view=article&amp;amp;id=19772:rsna-panel-questions-whether-new-mammo-recommendations-ration-care" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-02:/commentary/6903962</id>
    <updated>2009-12-02T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Health Imaging &amp;amp;amp; IT</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 Under provision 2713(a)(1) in the current healthcare reform bill (HR 3590), private insurers would be required to provide coverage for breast cancer ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.healthimaging.com/index.php?option=com_articles&amp;amp;view=article&amp;amp;id=19772:rsna-panel-questions-whether-new-mammo-recommendations-ration-care&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Leahy files antitrust repeal amendment to Senate Healthcare Reform Act</title>
    <link href="http://abrn.search-autoparts.com/abrn/Collision+Repair/Leahy-files-antitrust-repeal-amendment-to-Senate-H/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/645646?contextCategoryId=498" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-02:/commentary/6903960</id>
    <updated>2009-12-02T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Search-Autoparts.com</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 Patrick Leahy, D-Vt., chairman of the US Senate Judiciary Committee, has filed an amendment to the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, HR 3590, ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://abrn.search-autoparts.com/abrn/Collision+Repair/Leahy-files-antitrust-repeal-amendment-to-Senate-H/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/645646?contextCategoryId=498&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.miamiherald.com/news/top-AP-stories/story/1363728.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-01:/commentary/6926199</id>
    <updated>2009-12-01T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Helicopter Association International</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 ... generally want to repeal the estate tax. It is unknown what will happen when the House bill reaches the Senate, which is tied up with healthcare (HR 3590). &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.miamiherald.com/news/top-AP-stories/story/1363728.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://blog.nj.com/njv_editorial_page/2009/12/health_care.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-01:/commentary/6903956</id>
    <updated>2009-12-01T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>National Underwriter Life and Health Insurance News</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 By NU ONLINE NEWS SERVICE The Congressional Budget Office estimates of how much health insurance premiums might cost if HR 3590, the Senate health reform ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://blog.nj.com/njv_editorial_page/2009/12/health_care.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://prescriptions.blogs.nytimes.com/2009/12/03/gop-amendments-aim-at-new-cancer-guidelines/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-01:/commentary/6903944</id>
    <updated>2009-12-01T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>National Underwriter Life and Health Insurance News</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 Richard Durbin has accused Republicans in the Senate of stalling on consideration of HR 3590, the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act bill. ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://prescriptions.blogs.nytimes.com/2009/12/03/gop-amendments-aim-at-new-cancer-guidelines/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>AAFP Letter to Senate Majority Leader</title>
    <link href="http://www.aafp.org/online/en/home/publications/news/news-now/government-medicine/20091202reid-letter.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-01:/commentary/6851671</id>
    <updated>2009-12-01T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>AAFP News Now</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 Certain parts of the legislation, which is known as The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, (at the THOMAS Web site, type &amp;quot;HR 3590&amp;quot; in the search ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.aafp.org/online/en/home/publications/news/news-now/government-medicine/20091202reid-letter.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Health Care Reform Round-Up: CBO Finds Some Insurance Savings, New Amendments ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.dotmed.com/news/story/10879" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-01:/commentary/6851668</id>
    <updated>2009-12-01T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>DOTmed.com (press release)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 Meanwhile, the debate on HR 3590 has begun in earnest on the Senate floor; Monday, Senator Barbara Mikulski (D-MD) and Olympia Snow (R-ME) offered the first ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.dotmed.com/news/story/10879&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.jacksonfreepress.com/index.php/site/comments/health_care_reform_to_dump_poor_kids_120209/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-01:/commentary/6851666</id>
    <updated>2009-12-01T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Jackson Free Press</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 ... of a Republican filibuster a few weeks ago, allowing the Senate to move forward with debate on the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, HR 3590. ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.jacksonfreepress.com/index.php/site/comments/health_care_reform_to_dump_poor_kids_120209/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Estate Tax Update</title>
    <link href="http://www.rotor.com/Default.aspx?tabid=510&amp;amp;newsid905=62703" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-01:/commentary/6851664</id>
    <updated>2009-12-01T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Helicopter Association International</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 ... generally want to repeal the estate tax. It is unknown what will happen when the House bill reaches the Senate, which is tied up with healthcare (HR 3590). &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.rotor.com/Default.aspx?tabid=510&amp;amp;newsid905=62703&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>CAHI: Reid Bill Premiums Would Be Higher Than CBO Says</title>
    <link href="http://www.lifeandhealthinsurancenews.com/News/2009/12/Pages/CAHI-Reid-Bill-Premiums-Would-Be-Higher-Than-CBO-Says.aspx" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-01:/commentary/6851663</id>
    <updated>2009-12-01T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>National Underwriter Life and Health Insurance News</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 By NU ONLINE NEWS SERVICE The Congressional Budget Office estimates of how much health insurance premiums might cost if HR 3590, the Senate health reform ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.lifeandhealthinsurancenews.com/News/2009/12/Pages/CAHI-Reid-Bill-Premiums-Would-Be-Higher-Than-CBO-Says.aspx&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Health Care Provisions Still Soft on Illegal Aliens</title>
    <link href="http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/health-care-provisions-still-soft-on-illegal-aliens-78323797.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-01:/commentary/6851662</id>
    <updated>2009-12-01T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>PR Newswire (press release)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 HR 3590 states illegal immigrants are excluded from these. Both bills ostensibly bar illegal aliens from receiving the premium subsidy, and both bills use ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/health-care-provisions-still-soft-on-illegal-aliens-78323797.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Senators Return To Health Reform Bill Battle</title>
    <link href="http://www.lifeandhealthinsurancenews.com/News/2009/12/Pages/Senators-PPACA-HR3590-Day3.aspx" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-01:/commentary/6851661</id>
    <updated>2009-12-01T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>National Underwriter Life and Health Insurance News</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 Republicans still think HR 3590, the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act bill, would hurt Medicare, and Democrats are still saying ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.lifeandhealthinsurancenews.com/News/2009/12/Pages/Senators-PPACA-HR3590-Day3.aspx&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/americas/8387595.stm" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-01:/commentary/6851660</id>
    <updated>2009-12-01T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>National Underwriter Life and Health Insurance News</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 Richard Durbin has accused Republicans in the Senate of stalling on consideration of HR 3590, the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act bill. ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/americas/8387595.stm&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Health reform won&amp;#39;t affect TRICARE</title>
    <link href="http://www.cnjonline.com/opinion/health-36147-care-reform.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-30:/commentary/6851673</id>
    <updated>2009-11-30T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Clovis News Journal</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 Strobridge noted that the Senate bill, the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (HR 3590), doesn&amp;#39;t contain the same specific language the House bill ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.cnjonline.com/opinion/health-36147-care-reform.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Employer Group: Why Bother With The Public Option?</title>
    <link href="http://www.lifeandhealthinsurancenews.com/News/2009/12/Pages/Employer-Group-Why-Bother-With-The-Public-Option.aspx" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-30:/commentary/6851670</id>
    <updated>2009-11-30T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>National Underwriter Life and Health Insurance News</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 ... has expressed that concern in a list of its members&amp;#39; &#8220;priority issues&#8221; in connection with HR 3590, the Senate&amp;#39;s Patient Protection and Affordable Care ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.lifeandhealthinsurancenews.com/News/2009/12/Pages/Employer-Group-Why-Bother-With-The-Public-Option.aspx&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.earthtimes.org/articles/show/ccagw-urges-support-for-mccainrsquos-amendment,1069895.shtml" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-30:/commentary/6851669</id>
    <updated>2009-11-30T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Earthtimes (press release)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 motion to commit HR 3590 to the Senate Committee on Finance with instructions to remove the drastic cuts made to Medicare. The letter reads: &#8220;On behalf of ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.earthtimes.org/articles/show/ccagw-urges-support-for-mccainrsquos-amendment,1069895.shtml&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>High-priced political libido</title>
    <link href="http://www.americanthinker.com/2009/12/highpriced_political_libido.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-30:/commentary/6851667</id>
    <updated>2009-11-30T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>American Thinker</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 By Jeannie deangelis In Washington, DC, passing a bill on the magnitude of HR 3590 is better than sex for political Lotharios such as Barry, Harry, ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.americanthinker.com/2009/12/highpriced_political_libido.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Senate To Consider Health Bill Antitrust Amendment</title>
    <link href="http://www.lifeandhealthinsurancenews.com/News/2009/12/Pages/Senate-To-Consider-Health-Bill-Antitrust-Amendment.aspx" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-30:/commentary/6851665</id>
    <updated>2009-11-30T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>National Underwriter Life and Health Insurance News</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 ... exemption for health and medical malpractice insurers will be offered as an amendment to HR 3590, the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act bill. ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.lifeandhealthinsurancenews.com/News/2009/12/Pages/Senate-To-Consider-Health-Bill-Antitrust-Amendment.aspx&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Follow-on Biologics News Briefs - No. 10</title>
    <link href="http://www.patentdocs.org/2009/12/followon-biologics-news-briefs-no-10.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-30:/commentary/6830585</id>
    <updated>2009-11-30T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Patent Docs (blog)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 However, a check of THOMAS indicates that the HR 3590 &amp;quot;is the vehicle for the version of health care reform that will be debated in the Senate. ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.patentdocs.org/2009/12/followon-biologics-news-briefs-no-10.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://prescriptions.blogs.nytimes.com/2009/11/29/rough-race-to-finish-for-senate-democrats/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-29:/commentary/6826781</id>
    <updated>2009-11-29T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Examiner.com</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta Senate Democrats fast-track of HR 3590, the Senate version of the health care bill, includes an amendment authored by Majority ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://prescriptions.blogs.nytimes.com/2009/11/29/rough-race-to-finish-for-senate-democrats/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Turbulence ahead: Senate opens health care debate</title>
    <link href="http://www.tdn.com/articles/2009/11/30/ap/politics/us_health_care_overhaul.txt" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-29:/commentary/6826748</id>
    <updated>2009-11-29T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Longview Daily News</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 Harry Reids 2074-page Senate healthcare bill (HR 3590) reveals that the term tax is used 183 times, taxable is used 164 times, and excise tax is used 8 ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.tdn.com/articles/2009/11/30/ap/politics/us_health_care_overhaul.txt&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Editor&amp;#39;s Choice for the Week of November 30, 2009: Sales, Jobs, and the Gulf</title>
    <link href="http://www.investmentadvisor.com/news/2009/11/Pages/Editors-Choice-November-30-2009.aspx" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-29:/commentary/6826746</id>
    <updated>2009-11-29T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Investment Advisor</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 Congress comes back to work this week as well for duties that will include resumption of debate by the full Senate November 30 on healthcare reform, HR 3590 ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.investmentadvisor.com/news/2009/11/Pages/Editors-Choice-November-30-2009.aspx&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/11/29/AR2009112902952.html?hpid=topnews" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-29:/commentary/6826744</id>
    <updated>2009-11-29T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Examiner.com</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta Senate Democrats fast-track of HR 3590, the Senate version of the health care bill, includes an amendment authored by Majority ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/11/29/AR2009112902952.html?hpid=topnews&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>James Madison vs. Harry Reid</title>
    <link href="http://www.humanevents.com/article.php?id=34582" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-29:/commentary/6824137</id>
    <updated>2009-11-29T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Human Events (blog)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 The bill, HR 3590, contains such phrases as: &#8220;An insurer or employment-based health plan shall be responsible for reimbursing the program under this section ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.humanevents.com/article.php?id=34582&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Health reform would not cut veterans&amp;#39; benefits</title>
    <link href="http://www.montgomeryadvertiser.com/article/20091129/NEWS02/911290318/Health+reform+would+not+cut+veterans++benefits" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-28:/commentary/6824138</id>
    <updated>2009-11-28T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Montgomery Advertiser</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 Strobridge noted that the Senate bill, the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (HR 3590), doesn&amp;#39;t contain the same specific language of the House ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.montgomeryadvertiser.com/article/20091129/NEWS02/911290318/Health+reform+would+not+cut+veterans++benefits&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Turbulence ahead: Senate opens health care debate</title>
    <link href="http://www.tdn.com/articles/2009/11/29/ap/business/us_health_care_overhaul.txt" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-28:/commentary/6821545</id>
    <updated>2009-11-28T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Longview Daily News</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 Harry Reids 2074-page Senate healthcare bill (HR 3590) reveals that the term tax is used 183 times, taxable is used 164 times, and excise tax is used 8 ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.tdn.com/articles/2009/11/29/ap/business/us_health_care_overhaul.txt&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Heritage Foundation&amp;#39;s Ernest Istook Runs Circles Around Testy Ed Schultz ...</title>
    <link href="http://newsbusters.org/blogs/jack-coleman/2009/11/28/heritage-foundations-ernest-istook-runs-circles-around-testy-ed-schult" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-27:/commentary/6816382</id>
    <updated>2009-11-27T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>NewsBusters (blog)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 Here is a link to the Senate health bill, HR 3590. After a bit of digging, I found what appears to be the provision Istook refers to, written in such dense ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://newsbusters.org/blogs/jack-coleman/2009/11/28/heritage-foundations-ernest-istook-runs-circles-around-testy-ed-schult&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Bribes from government apparently OK</title>
    <link href="http://www.theadvertiser.com/article/20091128/OPINION/911280302" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-27:/commentary/6808944</id>
    <updated>2009-11-27T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>The Daily Advertiser</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 Mary Landrieu, Democratic senator from Louisiana, gets $300 million put in a bill for Louisiana if she will just say &amp;quot;yes&amp;quot; to HR 3590, the famous ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.theadvertiser.com/article/20091128/OPINION/911280302&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>AMCP Posts Summary Of Key Provisions In Senate&amp;#39;s HR 3590&amp;quot;</title>
    <link href="http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/172206.php" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-25:/commentary/7028626</id>
    <updated>2009-11-25T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Medical News Today (press release)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 HR 3590, as approved for debate, is based upon the measures previously approved by the Senate Committee on Finance and the Senate Committee on Health, ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/172206.php&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.cleveland.com/open/index.ssf/2009/11/if_federal_health_care_reform.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-25:/commentary/6826745</id>
    <updated>2009-11-25T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Medical News Today (press release)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 HR 3590, as approved for debate, is based upon the measures previously approved by the Senate Committee on Finance and the Senate Committee on Health, ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.cleveland.com/open/index.ssf/2009/11/if_federal_health_care_reform.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://prescriptions.blogs.nytimes.com/2009/11/28/does-the-public-care-about-the-public-option/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-25:/commentary/6816381</id>
    <updated>2009-11-25T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Medical News Today (press release)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 HR 3590, as approved for debate, is based upon the measures previously approved by the Senate Committee on Finance and the Senate Committee on Health, ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://prescriptions.blogs.nytimes.com/2009/11/28/does-the-public-care-about-the-public-option/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.nationalpost.com/life/health/story.html?id=834222e1-29d1-46c3-8620-d8a7522b7e04" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-25:/commentary/6808943</id>
    <updated>2009-11-25T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Medical News Today (press release)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 HR 3590, as approved for debate, is based upon the measures previously approved by the Senate Committee on Finance and the Senate Committee on Health, ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.nationalpost.com/life/health/story.html?id=834222e1-29d1-46c3-8620-d8a7522b7e04&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://blogs.palmbeachpost.com/opinionzone/2009/11/24/comparing-health-care-plans/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-25:/commentary/6806749</id>
    <updated>2009-11-25T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Medical News Today (press release)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 HR 3590, as approved for debate, is based upon the measures previously approved by the Senate Committee on Finance and the Senate Committee on Health, ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://blogs.palmbeachpost.com/opinionzone/2009/11/24/comparing-health-care-plans/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>The Senate Health Bill: Not the Lesser of Evils</title>
    <link href="http://blog.heritage.org/2009/11/26/the-senate-health-bill-not-the-lesser-of-evils/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-25:/commentary/6802254</id>
    <updated>2009-11-25T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Heritage.org</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 No one knows for sure how Senator Reid&amp;#39;s health care bill (HR 3590) will impact any particular person or group, but this much is fairly certain: it will ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://blog.heritage.org/2009/11/26/the-senate-health-bill-not-the-lesser-of-evils/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://visitbulgaria.info/11920-canadians-demand-better-health-care-service" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-25:/commentary/6802253</id>
    <updated>2009-11-25T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Medical News Today (press release)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 HR 3590, as approved for debate, is based upon the measures previously approved by the Senate Committee on Finance and the Senate Committee on Health, ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://visitbulgaria.info/11920-canadians-demand-better-health-care-service&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://new.whtc.com/news/articles/2009/nov/26/cost-concerns-unlikely-to-sink-us-health-overhaul/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-25:/commentary/6800190</id>
    <updated>2009-11-25T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Medical News Today (press release)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 HR 3590, as approved for debate, is based upon the measures previously approved by the Senate Committee on Finance and the Senate Committee on Health, ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://new.whtc.com/news/articles/2009/nov/26/cost-concerns-unlikely-to-sink-us-health-overhaul/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Assessing Congressional Budget Office Estimates of the Cost and Coverage ...</title>
    <link href="http://kff.org/healthreform/8022.cfm" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-24:/commentary/6903959</id>
    <updated>2009-11-24T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Kaiser Family Foundation</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 ... reform bills pending in Congress, the Affordable Health Care for America Act (HR 3962) and the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (HR 3590). ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://kff.org/healthreform/8022.cfm&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.oregonlive.com/opinion/index.ssf/2009/11/a_budget-buster_in_the_making.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-24:/commentary/6806750</id>
    <updated>2009-11-24T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Kaiser Family Foundation</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 ... reform bills pending in Congress, the Affordable Health Care for America Act (HR 3962) and the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (HR 3590). ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.oregonlive.com/opinion/index.ssf/2009/11/a_budget-buster_in_the_making.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.lifenews.com/nat5650.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-24:/commentary/6802255</id>
    <updated>2009-11-24T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Kaiser Family Foundation</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 ... reform bills pending in Congress, the Affordable Health Care for America Act (HR 3962) and the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (HR 3590). ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.lifenews.com/nat5650.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Insurance-Reform Bills Big on Change</title>
    <link href="http://www.jacksonfreepress.com/index.php/site/comments/insurance_reform_bills_big_on_change_112509/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-24:/commentary/6794169</id>
    <updated>2009-11-24T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Jackson Free Press</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 ... HR 3962 charges a 2.5 percent penalty on individual&amp;#39;s adjusted gross income, while Senate bill HR 3590 charges a $750 per adult, per year, penalty. ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.jacksonfreepress.com/index.php/site/comments/insurance_reform_bills_big_on_change_112509/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Raucous debate on Senate health reform bill expected to start Tuesday</title>
    <link href="http://www.mcknights.com/raucous-debate-on-senate-health-reform-bill-expected-to-start-tuesday/article/158446/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-24:/commentary/6789986</id>
    <updated>2009-11-24T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>McKnight&amp;#39;s Long Term Care News</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 The &amp;quot;Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act&amp;quot; (HR 3590) is important to long-term care providers on many fronts, not the least of which is its inclusion ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.mcknights.com/raucous-debate-on-senate-health-reform-bill-expected-to-start-tuesday/article/158446/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.cbc.ca/health/story/2009/11/24/healthcare-consumers.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-24:/commentary/6789985</id>
    <updated>2009-11-24T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>WHIO Radio</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 At 3pm, the Senate resumes consideration of HR 3590, which is the legislative vehicle for the Democratic health reform plans. &amp;quot;There will be no roll call ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.cbc.ca/health/story/2009/11/24/healthcare-consumers.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.abcnews.go.com/Politics/health-care-lobby-booms/story?id=9153362" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-24:/commentary/6789984</id>
    <updated>2009-11-24T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Kaiser Family Foundation</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 ... reform bills pending in Congress, the Affordable Health Care for America Act (HR 3962) and the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (HR 3590). ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.abcnews.go.com/Politics/health-care-lobby-booms/story?id=9153362&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.examiner.com/x-23691-NY-Independent-Examiner~y2009m11d24-The-debate-over-health-insurance-reform-will-continue-due-to-the-votes-of-three-Democratic-Senators" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-23:/commentary/6802256</id>
    <updated>2009-11-23T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Examiner.com</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 In order for United States Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-NV) to file cloture on the motion to proceed with HR 3590, the newly dubbed Patient ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.examiner.com/x-23691-NY-Independent-Examiner~y2009m11d24-The-debate-over-health-insurance-reform-will-continue-due-to-the-votes-of-three-Democratic-Senators&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://topnews.us/content/28529-better-health-care-wanted-canadians" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-23:/commentary/6800191</id>
    <updated>2009-11-23T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>WHIO Radio</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 At 3pm, the Senate resumes consideration of HR 3590, which is the legislative vehicle for the Democratic health reform plans. &amp;quot;There will be no roll call ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://topnews.us/content/28529-better-health-care-wanted-canadians&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/11/21/AR2009112102137.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-23:/commentary/6794168</id>
    <updated>2009-11-23T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>WHIO Radio</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 At 3pm, the Senate resumes consideration of HR 3590, which is the legislative vehicle for the Democratic health reform plans. &amp;quot;There will be no roll call ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/11/21/AR2009112102137.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.reuters.com/article/newsOne/idUSTRE5AO3EW20091125" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-23:/commentary/6789987</id>
    <updated>2009-11-23T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Examiner.com</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 In order for United States Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-NV) to file cloture on the motion to proceed with HR 3590, the newly dubbed Patient ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.reuters.com/article/newsOne/idUSTRE5AO3EW20091125&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.centredaily.com/business/story/1639918.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-23:/commentary/6782723</id>
    <updated>2009-11-23T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>DOTmed.com (press release)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 Not surprisingly, after the successful vote for cloture on HR 3590, the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (See, ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.centredaily.com/business/story/1639918.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Not So Fast</title>
    <link href="http://newstalkradiowhio.com/blogs/jamie_dupree/2009/11/not-so-fast.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-23:/commentary/6782702</id>
    <updated>2009-11-23T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>WHIO Radio</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 At 3pm, the Senate resumes consideration of HR 3590, which is the legislative vehicle for the Democratic health reform plans. &amp;quot;There will be no roll call ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://newstalkradiowhio.com/blogs/jamie_dupree/2009/11/not-so-fast.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.mcknights.com/senate-to-debate-healthcare-bill-elder-abuse-gains-attention/article/158388/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-23:/commentary/6782701</id>
    <updated>2009-11-23T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>DOTmed.com (press release)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 Not surprisingly, after the successful vote for cloture on HR 3590, the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (See, ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.mcknights.com/senate-to-debate-healthcare-bill-elder-abuse-gains-attention/article/158388/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>SOMETHINS HAPPENIN HERE!</title>
    <link href="http://community.fox4kc.com/_SOMETHINS-HAPPENIN-HERE/BLOG/1520220/96364.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-23:/commentary/6777815</id>
    <updated>2009-11-23T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>fox4kc.com</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 Harry Reid showed the nation what a sneaky, devious and dishonest person he is by playing a shell game with HR 3590 and HR 3962. ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://community.fox4kc.com/_SOMETHINS-HAPPENIN-HERE/BLOG/1520220/96364.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Healthcare Reform Bill Could Eliminate Physician-Owned Hospitals in Indiana ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.benzinga.com/press-releases/g45538/healthcare-reform-bill-could-eliminate-physician-owned-hospitals-in-indiana-in" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-23:/commentary/6777814</id>
    <updated>2009-11-23T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Benzinga</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (HR 3590) before Congress contains specific language that bans physician-owned hospitals, ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.benzinga.com/press-releases/g45538/healthcare-reform-bill-could-eliminate-physician-owned-hospitals-in-indiana-in&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Senate Healthcare Bill Preserves Biologics Exclusivity, Drugmaker Fee</title>
    <link href="http://fdanews.com/newsletter/article?issueId=13207&amp;amp;articleId=122368" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-23:/commentary/6777813</id>
    <updated>2009-11-23T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>FDA news (subscription)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, HR 3590, released last week, must get 60 votes to open debate on it before the full Senate votes whether to ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://fdanews.com/newsletter/article?issueId=13207&amp;amp;articleId=122368&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Senators shouldn&amp;#39;t support health care bill</title>
    <link href="http://www.fairfaxtimes.com/cms/story.php?id=673" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-23:/commentary/6777812</id>
    <updated>2009-11-23T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Fairfaxtimes.com</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 This letter is to ask you not to support the Senate health care bill (HR 3590) in its current form. There is no doubt that problems regarding cost and ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.fairfaxtimes.com/cms/story.php?id=673&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.myfoxtwincities.com/dpp/news/Dem-Senators-Push-Health-Care-Bill-nov-22-2009" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-23:/commentary/6777811</id>
    <updated>2009-11-23T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>DOTmed.com (press release)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 Not surprisingly, after the successful vote for cloture on HR 3590, the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (See, ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.myfoxtwincities.com/dpp/news/Dem-Senators-Push-Health-Care-Bill-nov-22-2009&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Watt&amp;#39;s position on auditing Fed draws attention</title>
    <link href="http://www.news-record.com/content/2009/11/23/article/watt_s_position_on_auditing_fed_draws_attention" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-23:/commentary/6766973</id>
    <updated>2009-11-23T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Greensboro News &amp;amp; Record</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 The vote on HR 3590: The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, was 60-39. Hagan voted to proceed with debate. Burr voted against. ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.news-record.com/content/2009/11/23/article/watt_s_position_on_auditing_fed_draws_attention&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>US Sen. Grassley: Senate vote on Reid health care bill</title>
    <link href="http://www.iowapolitics.com/index.Iml?Article=177687" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-22:/commentary/6978158</id>
    <updated>2009-11-22T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>IowaPolitics.com (press release)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 Senator Chuck Grassley issued the following comment about his opposition to the motion to proceed to HR 3590, the legislative vehicle for the Patient ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.iowapolitics.com/index.Iml?Article=177687&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/11/19/AR2009111902237.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-22:/commentary/6782703</id>
    <updated>2009-11-22T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>IowaPolitics.com (press release)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 Senator Chuck Grassley issued the following comment about his opposition to the motion to proceed to HR 3590, the legislative vehicle for the Patient ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/11/19/AR2009111902237.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/news/world/us_and_americas/article6927634.ece" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-22:/commentary/6766972</id>
    <updated>2009-11-22T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>ProLife Blogs (blog)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 When Congress returns from Thanksgiving break the senators will begin debate on the bill (HR 3590) In order to buy a needed vote in the Washington version ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/news/world/us_and_americas/article6927634.ece&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>apha Applauds The Senate For Inclusion Of Expanded Patient Access To ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/171846.php" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-22:/commentary/6756522</id>
    <updated>2009-11-22T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Medical News Today (press release)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 ... several provisions that provide patients better access to pharmacist clinical services in the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (HR 3590). ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/171846.php&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>US Legislative Immigration Update November 23, 2009</title>
    <link href="http://www.rightsidenews.com/200911237454/border-and-sovereignty/us-legislative-immigration-update-november-23-2009.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-22:/commentary/6756521</id>
    <updated>2009-11-22T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Right Side News</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 First and foremost, HR 3590 requires no documentation at any point in the application process. Applicants are required to provide a name, Social Security ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.rightsidenews.com/200911237454/border-and-sovereignty/us-legislative-immigration-update-november-23-2009.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly for Consumer Protection in the us Senate ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/the-good-the-bad-and-the-ugly-for-consumer-protection-in-the-us-senate-health-reform-71813657.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-22:/commentary/6756520</id>
    <updated>2009-11-22T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>PR Newswire (press release)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 ... and negative consumer protection provisions of the US Senate health reform bill, HR 3590, which passed an important procedural vote this weekend. ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/the-good-the-bad-and-the-ugly-for-consumer-protection-in-the-us-senate-health-reform-71813657.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Texas Doctors: &amp;quot;Senate Health Plan Bad Medicine For Our Patients&amp;quot;</title>
    <link href="http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/171845.php" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-22:/commentary/6756519</id>
    <updated>2009-11-22T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Medical News Today (press release)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 After careful analysis of both the good and bad provisions of the US Senate health system reform bill (HR 3590), the Texas Medical Association has ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/171845.php&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Word fun in the senate health care bill</title>
    <link href="http://www.americanthinker.com/blog/2009/11/word_fun_in_the_senate_health.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-22:/commentary/6756518</id>
    <updated>2009-11-22T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>American Thinker</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 HR 3590, the Senate&amp;#39;s version of the obamacare Bill, is a whopping 2075 pages of turgid prose and bureaucratic hieroglyphics. It is purposely indecipherable ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.americanthinker.com/blog/2009/11/word_fun_in_the_senate_health.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>American Future Fund: Grassley stands up for Iowans</title>
    <link href="http://www.iowapolitics.com/index.Iml?Article=177780" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-22:/commentary/6756517</id>
    <updated>2009-11-22T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>IowaPolitics.com (press release)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 ... that commitment by voting against the motion to proceed to HR 3590, the legislative vehicle for the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act of 2009. ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.iowapolitics.com/index.Iml?Article=177780&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.examiner.com/x-28384-Columbia-Nonpartisan-Examiner~y2009m11d23-How-the-Senate-health-care-reform-bill-avoids-increasing-the-deficit" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-22:/commentary/6756516</id>
    <updated>2009-11-22T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Examiner.com</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 The CBO estimated that HR 3590 (Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act) would reduce the deficit by $130 billion over the next ten years. ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.examiner.com/x-28384-Columbia-Nonpartisan-Examiner~y2009m11d23-How-the-Senate-health-care-reform-bill-avoids-increasing-the-deficit&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Senate Democrats at odds over health care bill</title>
    <link href="http://www.tdn.com/articles/2009/11/22/ap/health/us_health_care_overhaul.txt" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-21:/commentary/6740879</id>
    <updated>2009-11-21T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Longview Daily News</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 Harry Reids 2074-page Senate healthcare bill (HR 3590) reveals that the term tax is used 183 times, taxable is used 164 times, and excise tax is used 8 ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.tdn.com/articles/2009/11/22/ap/health/us_health_care_overhaul.txt&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.examiner.com/x-25319-Cook-County-Independent-Examiner~y2009m11d22-Enslavers--Welfare-PoliticallyCorrect-Talk--Rap" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-21:/commentary/6740684</id>
    <updated>2009-11-21T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Examiner.com</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 ... forever&amp;quot; imagined by the bills that have been passed by the House and set for debate in the Senate (as HR 3590: Service Members Home Ownership Tax Act ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.examiner.com/x-25319-Cook-County-Independent-Examiner~y2009m11d22-Enslavers--Welfare-PoliticallyCorrect-Talk--Rap&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Our view: Shivers from the chill of Obamacare</title>
    <link href="http://www.thetowntalk.com/article/20091122/OPINION/311220008" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-21:/commentary/6740680</id>
    <updated>2009-11-21T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Alexandria Town Talk</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 There are no miracle workers in Washington, DC Just a glance at HR 3590, the so-called Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, generates a laundry list ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.thetowntalk.com/article/20091122/OPINION/311220008&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Call Your Senator, Demand Debate On HR 3590</title>
    <link href="http://www.prisonplanet.com/call-your-senator-demand-debate-on-hr-3590.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-21:/commentary/6740677</id>
    <updated>2009-11-21T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Prison Planet.com</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 Editor&amp;#39;s note: The Obamacare bill, HR 3590, is now in the Senate and faces a &#8220;cloture&#8221; on the &#8220;motion to proceed&#8221; today. Call your representative and tell ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.prisonplanet.com/call-your-senator-demand-debate-on-hr-3590.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Both Senators from Virginia Vote to Radically Expand Government Control Over ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.rightsidenews.com/200911227429/politics-and-economics/shame-on-the-good-senator-from-virginia-he-aint-good-no-more-webb-votes-against-the-commonwealth.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-20:/commentary/6740689</id>
    <updated>2009-11-20T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Right Side News</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 ... control over private health care decisions by voting YEA to Invoke Cloture on the Motion to Proceed to HR 3590 and bring discussion to an end. ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.rightsidenews.com/200911227429/politics-and-economics/shame-on-the-good-senator-from-virginia-he-aint-good-no-more-webb-votes-against-the-commonwealth.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>The &amp;#39;Botox Tax&amp;#39;: A Troubling New Wrinkle</title>
    <link href="http://www.politicsdaily.com/2009/11/21/the-botox-tax-a-troubling-new-wrinkle/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-20:/commentary/6740687</id>
    <updated>2009-11-20T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Politics Daily (blog)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 In addition to the well-known plans to tax high-end health insurance plans and to raise taxes on high-income earners, Section 9017 of HR 3590 imposes a 5 ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.politicsdaily.com/2009/11/21/the-botox-tax-a-troubling-new-wrinkle/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Long-term care advocates applaud provisions in Senate healthcare reform bill</title>
    <link href="http://www.mcknights.com/long-term-care-advocates-applaud-provisions-in-senate-healthcare-reform-bill/article/158175/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-19:/commentary/6955762</id>
    <updated>2009-11-19T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>McKnight&amp;#39;s Long Term Care News</name>
    </author>
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 Reid unveiled his healthcare plan, the &#8220;Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act,&#8221; (HR 3590) Wednesday night. Opponents of the CLASS Act provision have ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.mcknights.com/long-term-care-advocates-applaud-provisions-in-senate-healthcare-reform-bill/article/158175/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.cbsnews.com/blogs/2009/11/23/blogs/coopscorner/entry5753012.shtml" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-19:/commentary/6826747</id>
    <updated>2009-11-19T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Politico</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 The Administration strongly supports Senate passage of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (the proposed substitute to HR 3590), which represents ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.cbsnews.com/blogs/2009/11/23/blogs/coopscorner/entry5753012.shtml&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Senate Health Bill Would Make Bernie Madoff Proud, Says Thune</title>
    <link href="http://talkradionews.com/2009/11/senate-health-bill-%E2%80%9Cwould-make-bernie-madoff-proud%E2%80%9D-says-thune/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-19:/commentary/6740686</id>
    <updated>2009-11-19T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Talk Radio News Service</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 ... were flanked by massive charts displaying the nation&amp;#39;s current debt as well as potential debt increases that they argued would be caused by HR 3590, ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://talkradionews.com/2009/11/senate-health-bill-%E2%80%9Cwould-make-bernie-madoff-proud%E2%80%9D-says-thune/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>The White House endorses Reid&amp;#39;s bill</title>
    <link href="http://www.politico.com/livepulse/1109/The_White_House_endorses_Reids_bill.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-19:/commentary/6740685</id>
    <updated>2009-11-19T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Politico</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 The Administration strongly supports Senate passage of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (the proposed substitute to HR 3590), which represents ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.politico.com/livepulse/1109/The_White_House_endorses_Reids_bill.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Urgent Calls Needed Against Anti Gun obamacare</title>
    <link href="http://www.ammoland.com/2009/11/20/urgent-calls-needed-against-anti-gun-obamacare/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-19:/commentary/6740681</id>
    <updated>2009-11-19T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>AmmoLand.com (press release)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 The key vote will be on shutting down a Republican filibuster of the obamacare bill, HR 3590. In the Senate, we are faced with a health care bill that: Cuts ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.ammoland.com/2009/11/20/urgent-calls-needed-against-anti-gun-obamacare/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>The Parliamentary Fight</title>
    <link href="http://newstalkradiowhio.com/blogs/jamie_dupree/2009/11/the-parliamentary-fight.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-19:/commentary/6740679</id>
    <updated>2009-11-19T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>WHIO Radio</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 The Senate is voting on the Motion to Invoke Cloture on the Motion to Proceed to HR 3590, the Service Members Home Ownership Tax Act of 2009. ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://newstalkradiowhio.com/blogs/jamie_dupree/2009/11/the-parliamentary-fight.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Reid version of health care reform provides for abortions</title>
    <link href="http://www.beaufortobserver.net/Articles-c-2009-11-19-240238.112112_Reid_version_of_health_care_reform_provides_for_abortions.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-18:/commentary/6851672</id>
    <updated>2009-11-18T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Beaufort Observer</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 The Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid released the Senate version of HR 3590 today. You can download the 2032-page fill by clicking here. ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.beaufortobserver.net/Articles-c-2009-11-19-240238.112112_Reid_version_of_health_care_reform_provides_for_abortions.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Comprehensive List of Tax Hikes in Government Health Bill HR 3590</title>
    <link href="http://www.rightsidenews.com/200911207386/politics-and-economics/comprehensive-list-of-tax-hikes-in-government-health-bill-hr-3590.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-18:/commentary/6789988</id>
    <updated>2009-11-18T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Right Side News</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 Individual Mandate Tax (Page 324/Sec. 1501/$8 bil): Starting in 2014, anyone not buying &amp;quot;qualifying&amp;quot; health insurance must pay an income surtax according to ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.rightsidenews.com/200911207386/politics-and-economics/comprehensive-list-of-tax-hikes-in-government-health-bill-hr-3590.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/2009/nov/22/healthcare-obama-administration" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-18:/commentary/6740878</id>
    <updated>2009-11-18T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Beaufort Observer</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 The Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid released the Senate version of HR 3590 today. You can download the 2032-page fill by clicking here. ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/2009/nov/22/healthcare-obama-administration&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>6 out of 10 of Americans Oppose Public Funding of Abortion</title>
    <link href="http://www.lifesitenews.com/ldn/2009/nov/09111903.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-18:/commentary/6740688</id>
    <updated>2009-11-18T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Lifesite</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 The news comes as Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid has released the 2074-page Senate version of the health care reform bill, HR 3590, which would permit ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.lifesitenews.com/ldn/2009/nov/09111903.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Senate Version of Obamacare May Require Public Option to Cover Assisted Suicide</title>
    <link href="http://www.firstthings.com/blogs/firstthoughts/2009/11/19/senate-version-of-obamacare-may-require-public-option-to-cover-assisted-suicide/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-18:/commentary/6740683</id>
    <updated>2009-11-18T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>First Things</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 The Senate version of Obamacare is actually an already-passed House Bill, HR 3590. Why a House Bill? By gutting the passed bill and substituting the ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.firstthings.com/blogs/firstthoughts/2009/11/19/senate-version-of-obamacare-may-require-public-option-to-cover-assisted-suicide/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.examiner.com/x-17495-San-Diego-Immigration-Policy-Examiner~y2009m11d19-Senate-Healthcare-Bill-has-giant-loopholes-for-illegal-aliens" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-18:/commentary/6740682</id>
    <updated>2009-11-18T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Examiner.com</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 AP Photo/Alex Brandon HR 3590. The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. Written by a bunch of failed lawyers turned politicians, ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.examiner.com/x-17495-San-Diego-Immigration-Policy-Examiner~y2009m11d19-Senate-Healthcare-Bill-has-giant-loopholes-for-illegal-aliens&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/world/historic-us-health-care-bill-set-for-senate-debate/article1372985/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-18:/commentary/6740678</id>
    <updated>2009-11-18T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Beaufort Observer</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 The Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid released the Senate version of HR 3590 today. You can download the 2032-page fill by clicking here. ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/world/historic-us-health-care-bill-set-for-senate-debate/article1372985/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.kare11.com/news/news_article.aspx?storyid=826461&amp;amp;catid=391" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-13:/commentary/6389378</id>
    <updated>2009-10-13T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>RealEstateRama</name>
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&#194; HR 3590, which extends the credit for qualifying military personnel through November 30, 2010, passed the House of Representatives overwhelmingly by a ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.kare11.com/news/news_article.aspx?storyid=826461&amp;amp;catid=391&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>House Passes Legislation Extending FTHB Tax Credit for Active Military</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-12:/commentary/6382350</id>
    <updated>2009-10-12T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>MortgageNewsDaily.com</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
HR 3590 will allow eligible military personnel and foreign service and intelligence officers to apply for the $8000 tax credit for one year beyond its ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.mortgagenewsdaily.com/10132009_house_passes_legislation_extending_fthb_tax_credit_for_veterans.asp&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.webcpa.com/news/House-Passes-Bill-Help-to-Military-Buy-Homes-52015-1.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-08:/commentary/6341611</id>
    <updated>2009-10-08T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>WebCPA</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
HR 3590, the &#8220;Service Members Home Ownership Tax Act of 2009,&#8221; passed by a margin of 416-0 on Thursday. The legislation was introduced by Charles Rangel, ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.webcpa.com/news/House-Passes-Bill-Help-to-Military-Buy-Homes-52015-1.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.vawatchdog.org/09/nf09/nfoct09/nf100909-3.htm" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-08:/commentary/6341610</id>
    <updated>2009-10-08T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>RealEstateRama</name>
    </author>
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HR 3590 will ensure that payments to assist military personnel selling a home that has declined in value under the Defense Housing Assistance Program (HAP) ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.vawatchdog.org/09/nf09/nfoct09/nf100909-3.htm&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Congresswoman Kosmas Helps Pass Legislation to Support Home Ownership among ...</title>
    <link href="http://florida.realestaterama.com/2009/10/08/congresswoman-kosmas-helps-pass-legislation-to-support-home-ownership-among-our-troops-ID0330.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-07:/commentary/6331268</id>
    <updated>2009-10-07T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>RealEstateRama</name>
    </author>
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... DC - October 8, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) &#8212; Congresswoman Suzanne Kosmas (FL-24) voted in favor of the Service Members Home Ownership Tax Act (HR 3590), ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://florida.realestaterama.com/2009/10/08/congresswoman-kosmas-helps-pass-legislation-to-support-home-ownership-among-our-troops-ID0330.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>House Meets At... 10:00 am: Legislative Business</title>
    <link href="http://www.congressmatters.com/story/2009/10/8/1696/-Today-in-Congress" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-07:/commentary/6331267</id>
    <updated>2009-10-07T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Congress Matters (blog)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Kucinich - Judiciary) HR 3590 - Service Members Home Ownership Tax Act of 2009 (Rep. Rangel - Ways and Means) HR 1016 - Veterans Health Care Budget Reform ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.congressmatters.com/story/2009/10/8/1696/-Today-in-Congress&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>2 veterans&amp;#39; bills pass House</title>
    <link href="http://www.enewscourier.com/local/local_story_281091857.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-07:/commentary/6331266</id>
    <updated>2009-10-07T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>News Courier</name>
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The legislation &#8212; HR 3590 &#8212; also extends the first-time homebuyer credit for qualifying service members past the original Nov. 30 deadline to December 2010.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.enewscourier.com/local/local_story_281091857.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.kfgo.com/news_Detail.php?ID=9370" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-07:/commentary/6331265</id>
    <updated>2009-10-07T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>AirForceTimes.com</name>
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The bill, HR 3590, now goes to the Senate, where it will be referred to the Senate Finance Committee that is responsible for tax-related legislation. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.kfgo.com/news_Detail.php?ID=9370&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>&amp;quot;One Minutes&amp;quot; (15 per side)</title>
    <link href="http://www.congressmatters.com/story/2009/10/7/1690/-Today-in-Congress" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-06:/commentary/6389379</id>
    <updated>2009-10-06T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Congress Matters (blog)</name>
    </author>
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Kucinich - Judiciary) HR 3590 - Service Members Home Ownership Tax Act of 2009 (Rep. Rangel - Ways and Means) HR 1016 - Veterans Health Care Budget Reform ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.congressmatters.com/story/2009/10/7/1690/-Today-in-Congress&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>On Tuesday, the House will meet at 12:30 pm for Morning Hour and 2:00 pm for ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.congressmatters.com/story/2009/10/4/1678/-This-Week-in-Congress" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-04:/commentary/6372270</id>
    <updated>2009-10-04T20:00:00Z</updated>
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HR 3590 - Service Members Home Ownership Tax Act of 2009 (Rep. Rangel - Ways and Means) HR 1016 - Veterans Health Care Budget Reform and Transparency Act of ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.congressmatters.com/story/2009/10/4/1678/-This-Week-in-Congress&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>This Week in Congress</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-04:/commentary/6331270</id>
    <updated>2009-10-04T20:00:00Z</updated>
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Other bills on this week&amp;#39;s House floor schedule include: Service Members Home Ownership Tax Act (HR 3590) - Modifies the first-time homebuyers credit with ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.capitolhillreports.com/100509.htm&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Home buyer tax credit might be extended for service members</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-25:/commentary/6341612</id>
    <updated>2009-09-25T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Los Angeles Times</name>
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Y.), chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee, sponsored the bipartisan Service Members Home Ownership Tax Act (HR 3590), which would extend the ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.latimes.com/classified/realestate/news/la-fi-harney27-2009sep27,0,65703.story&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>New Life for the First-Time Credit?</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-24:/commentary/6331271</id>
    <updated>2009-09-24T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Washington Post</name>
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Y.) sponsored the bipartisan Service Members Homeownership Tax Act (HR 3590), which would extend the credit 12 months for thousands of military, ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/09/24/AR2009092405337.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Skelton Cosponsors Legislation to Ensure Service Members Can Take ...</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-16:/commentary/6148208</id>
    <updated>2009-09-16T20:00:00Z</updated>
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... Jr. (R-NC), and 26 other Members of the House of Representatives, in introducing HR 3590, the Service Members Home Ownership Tax Act of 2009. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://missouri.realestaterama.com/2009/09/17/skelton-cosponsors-legislation-to-ensure-service-members-can-take-full-advantage-of-first-time-homebuyer-tax-credit-ID0115.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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